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Fujitsu Asia Unveils MHZ2 BH Series of 2.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drives for ASEAN and India

December 12, 2007 — Leading regional IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu Asia today announced the MHZ2 BH series of Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) hard disk drives (HDDs) for the ASEAN and India markets.

Incorporating a 2.5-inch form factor, the MHZ2 BH series is available in seven models with storage capacities ranging from 40 gigabytes (GB)* to 320 GB. The maximum storage capacity of 320GB is the highest for any 2.5-inch SATA HDD commercially available today.

All seven versions are designed with a spindle speed of 5,400 revolutions per minute (rpm) and a maximum data throughput rate of 3 gigabits per second (Gbps).

The high storage capacities are realised via perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology. Unlike conventional longitudinal magnetic recording techniques, in which information is stored parallel to the surface of a HDD, PMR technology aligns magnetic charges perpendicular to the disk surface. This allows a HDD to store data using smaller bit sizes, for higher storage densities and capacities.

The compact form factor, high storage capacities and throughput rates as well as fast spindle speed make the series suitable for use in products such as:
• Desktop and notebook PCs
• HDD-based digital audio and video recorders
• Other consumer electronics products

In addition, the MHZ2 BH models consume up to 2.1 watts of power when reading or writing data – making them the most energy-efficient SATA HDDs commercially available today. The series also possess attributes found in earlier SATA HDDs by Fujitsu, such as:
• Large buffer sizes
• High shock tolerance
• Near-silent operation

Specifications for the MHZ2 BH Series

“Due to higher levels of desktop and notebook PC performance and expanding use of the Internet, demand has been increasing in recent years for HDDs that can accommodate heavier volumes of data, such as video and audio data,” said Mr Loh Chong Shing, Regional Senior Vice President of Fujitsu Asia. “Moreover, customers are seeking greater energy efficiency, including limits to the amount of heat generated and reduced power consumption. Fujitsu developed the high-capacity MHZ2 BH series to meet these needs,” he added.

The MHZ2 BH series of SATA HDDs will be available for the ASEAN (including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam) and India markets beginning Q1 2008. Visit http://sg.fujitsu.com or call 6512-7555 for more details.

* 1GB is equivalent to 1 billion bytes, or 1,000,000,000 bytes. Usable storage capacity is actually less than this figure. Actual storage capacity may vary depending on the environment and formatting of the customer's system.

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About Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd

Fujitsu Asia Pte Ltd was established in Singapore in 1997 to provide leadership in business development, technology innovation and customer support as regional headquarters for the Fujitsu group of companies in Asia outside of Japan. Building on Fujitsu's three decades of experience in Singapore and the broader Asian region and with a pool of highly skilled engineering talent, Fujitsu Asia is dedicated to providing comprehensive integrated IT, telecommunications and networking solutions that deliver tangible business value and enable customers to meet the challenges of the new global economy. Fujitsu Asia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Fujitsu Limited (TSW: 6702), a leader in customer-centric IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. For details, please visit: http://sg.fujitsu.com

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