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HGST HTS541680J9SA00 80GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 1.5Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 2.5 inch laptop hard drive with 80GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8MB cache using SATA 1.5Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
- Capacity80GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time11ms
- RPM5400 RPM
- 80 GB capacity stores your essential files
- 5400 RPM spindle delivers steady laptop performance
- 8 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects to older notebooks
- Perpendicular magnetic recording boosts reliability and low power use
Compact laptop storage
The HGST Travelstar 5K160 is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for notebook computers. It delivers 80GB of capacity on a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface and spins at 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache. The drive uses perpendicular magnetic recording for high reliability in mobile use.
SATA 1.5Gb/s throughput ceiling
The SATA 1.5Gb/s link caps sequential transfer rates well below modern SSD speeds. Average seek time sits at 11ms, which limits random access performance compared to solid-state alternatives. The 1.5Gb/s bus also restricts burst throughput during sustained workloads.
80GB capacity for light workloads
Eighty gigabytes holds a legacy operating system, office documents and a modest media library. It runs out quickly with modern games, video editing projects or large photo collections. The 5400 RPM spindle and small cache provide enough headroom for basic productivity but not for heavy multitasking.
Highlights
- 80 GB capacity stores your essential files
- 5400 RPM spindle delivers steady laptop performance
- 8 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects to older notebooks
- Perpendicular magnetic recording boosts reliability and low power use
Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi GST |
|---|---|
| Series | Travelstar 5K160 |
| Model | HTS541680J9SA00 (0A28842) |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 1.5Gb/s |
| Capacity | 80GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 11ms |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | High reliability mobile drive using perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) Best-in-class for low-power utilization Outstanding performance |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.45 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 102 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
Should I pick the 80GB Travelstar 5K160 or a larger capacity?
The 80GB model is the only capacity listed for this HTS541680J9SA00; larger sizes belong to different model numbers.
What does the 5400 RPM figure mean for everyday use?
5400 RPM with an 11ms average seek time delivers typical notebook access speeds for boot and application loads.
What does the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface cap in practice?
The SATA 1.5Gb/s link limits maximum transfer to 1.5 Gb/s, so sustained reads and writes cannot exceed that ceiling.
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