socks off. Best of all, you can be sure your drive is protected with Seagate's 3D Defense System, which consists of drive defense, data defense and diagnostic defense. SeaShell packaging protects your drive against 1,000 Gs of non-operating shock, while the Soft SeaShield protects the board against accidental handling damage. Feature benefits: 7,200 RPM desktop performance Fast performance 350 Gs non-op shock Protection against handling damage 3D Defense System Protection against handling damage and data loss Distinctions Best combination of performance, acoustics and robustness Best-in-class non-operating shock for excellent reliability Idle acoustics of 2.5 bels- the industrys best Specifications  (less)

Actual performance increases will vary depending upon application and configuration. All HP hard drives pass a rigorous qualification process, which ensures that every HP drive is proven to perform in your ProLiant server or workstation. Before final certification, all HP hard drives are provided with HP-unique firmware specifically designed to optimize compatibility and functionality, including support of SMART and Insight Manager.HP received the Gold Idea Award for design excellence for the innovative design of the Hot Pluggable Universal drive carrier. The carrier is praised for both its ergonomics and aesthetics, as well as its many functional enhancements such as the compact design, improved cooling properties and more secure drive mounting for reduced vibration.  (less)

of capacities and interfaces for nearly every data-intensive application.  (less)