hybrid hard disk drive : Computer Hardware Buyers’ Glossary

A hybrid disk drive has two levels of cache, a traditional chunk of RAM (Random Access Memory) and a small amount of flash memory, what amounts to a small SSD (Solid State Disk). The caching is handled by the disk firmware without any involvement from the OS (Operating System). The advantage is even if the OS crashes, the cache is not corrupted. For the same amount of money you can get a much larger separate SSD and use caching software.

Shopping for a Hydrid Hard Drive

electronic link to Seagate 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gbps 64MB Cache 2.5-Inch ST1000LM014

	recommend electronic⇒Seagate 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gbps 64MB Cache 2.5-Inch ST1000LM014
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Sata 3. 1TB, You could think of this as an ordinary 5400 RPM disc with a huge cache. Still, 64MB is not very big compared with a separate SSD drive. Replaces model ST750LX003. There are many variants in features and price.
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Greyed out stores probably do not have the item in stock

electronic link to Seagate Momentus XT 750 GB Hybrid Drive

	recommend electronic⇒Seagate Momentus XT 750 GB Hybrid Drive
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Seagate Momentus XT ST750LX003, 8 GB Flash cache and 32 MB RAM cache, 2.5 Inch, 64 MB Cache, 7200 RPM, SATA-3 6 Gb/s. 750 GB. Separate SSD drives are typically at least ten times this size. Also comes in a much cheaper SATA-2 3 Gb/s version. Replaced by model ST1000LM014.
Online electronic stores carrying Seagate Momentus XT 750 GB Hybrid Drive amazon.com bestbuy.ca amazon.ca canadacomputers.com amazon.de ncix.ca amazon.es newegg.ca amazon.fr www.staples.ca amazon.it tigerdirect.ca amazon.co.uk bestbuy.com junglee.com ncixus.com other stores newegg.com www.staples.com tigerdirect.com
Greyed out stores probably do not have the item in stock

electronic link to OCZ Technology RevoDrive 1 TB Hybrid SSD/hard disk

	recommend electronic⇒OCZ Technology RevoDrive 1 TB Hybrid SSD/hard disk
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RVDHY-FH-1T. Not a SATA drive. It plugs directly into a PCI slot. 100 GB Flash cache. No RAM cache. Only 5400 RPM. Max Read: 910 MB/s, Max Write: 810 MB/s.
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Greyed out stores probably do not have the item in stock