[ IDENTIFIED HDD // MODEL-SPECIFIC RECORD ]
Toshiba P300 HDWD240UZSVA
4 TB; 3.5-inch; SATA 6 Gbit/s. Model-specific identification, performance, compatibility and preservation notes. This record applies only to the exact SKU shown; related capacities and revisions can differ.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the complete model code and suffix on the label to the manufacturer model table. Record firmware and serial details; do not infer a sector mode or compatibility from the X300/P300 family name alone.
Recorded specifications
| Exact model / SKU | Toshiba P300 HDWD240UZSVA |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4 TB (manufacturer-listed decimal capacity) |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch desktop internal hard drive |
| Sector format | Toshiba identifies Advanced Format (AF); the cited family sheet does not specify logical/physical sector values. |
| Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbit/s |
| Rotational speed | 5400 RPM |
| Buffer / cache | 128 MB |
| Recording technology | SMR (manufacturer model-specific data sheet) |
| Intended use / workload | Manufacturer lists desktop workstations, all-in-one PCs and desktop PCs. Toshiba lists desktop workstations, all-in-one PCs and desktop PCs; a workload rating is not stated. |
| Reliability caveat | Published product ratings do not establish the condition of an individual used drive or guarantee future operation. SMART and self-tests cannot replace verified, independent backups. |
Compatibility and preservation
- Use a SATA-capable host and confirm that its controller, firmware, enclosure and operating system support the drive's full capacity and reported sector format. A physically fitting connector is not sufficient proof of compatibility.
- This exact P300 SKU uses SMR; sustained random writes, heavy rewrite workloads and RAID rebuilds can behave differently from CMR drives. Toshiba does not state an annual workload rating for this model, so confirm the host's workload requirements before deployment.
- Before use, confirm power connectors, mounting clearance, cooling and firmware behavior against the complete label and current manufacturer documentation. For older hosts, verify BIOS capacity limits and sector translation.
- For data recovery, avoid writes, formatting, repeated power cycles and stress tests. If the drive clicks, disconnects or reports read errors, power it down and seek qualified advice; never open it outside a clean environment.
- Keep verified checksums and multiple independent copies. An HDD must not be the sole copy of important data.
Manufacturer sources
- Toshiba P300 Desktop PC Hard Drives data sheet (November 2023)Manufacturer specification table lists the exact capacity/SKU and the cited model's form factor, interface, sector/recording details and performance characteristics. Match the full suffix on the drive label.
- Toshiba Toshiba P300 product informationManufacturer product-family page documents the desktop/gaming product positioning and compatible use cases; it does not guarantee workload suitability for a particular host or used unit.
Specifications are transcribed from manufacturer documentation; region, production revision and suffix may affect the exact marketed configuration.