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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare drive

Maxtor

Maxtor 8D147J0 147GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-DV3V-C2DCQ MPN 8D147J0

10 000 RPM SATA desktop drive with 147 GB capacity for server workloads

  • Total capacity147 GB
  • Interface typeSATA
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 10000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access for server workloads
  • SATA interface provides broad compatibility with desktop and server systems
  • 147 GB capacity stores operating systems and critical applications
  • 80-pin Ultra320 connector supports high-throughput enterprise environments
  • 5-inch low-profile 1.0-inch form factor fits dense server chassis

147 GB 10 000 RPM server drive

The Maxtor 8D147J0 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for server workloads. Its 10 000 RPM spindle speed and SATA interface suit environments that prioritise quick sequential access over maximum capacity. The bare-drive packaging means it arrives without cables or brackets.

SATA throughput ceiling

The SATA interface caps sustained transfer rates well below what the 10 000 RPM platters can deliver in burst scenarios. Real-world throughput will hit the bus limit before the drive mechanics run out of steam, so random I/O scaling stops at the controller.

147 GB capacity boundary

At 147 GB the drive holds a modest OS volume, a database log partition or a small application dataset. It fills quickly with modern log retention or virtual machine images, so larger arrays or higher-capacity spindles become necessary once the working set grows beyond that footprint.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $0.85
Cheaper than about 99% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 147 GB
Lower than about 94% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $5.78 per TB
Cheaper than about 99% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Model name8d147j0
Total capacity147 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 147 GB capacity for my server build?

The 147 GB capacity suits server workloads needing fast access to smaller data sets such as OS volumes or transaction logs.

What does the 10000 RPM speed deliver in a live system?

The 10000 RPM spindle reduces rotational latency so the drive can service I/O requests more quickly than slower-spinning alternatives.

How does the SATA interface limit real-world throughput?

The SATA connection caps sustained transfer rates at the interface maximum, so peak sequential reads cannot exceed that link speed.

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