Toshiba
Toshiba MBF260LRC 600GB 10025 RPM 16MB Cache SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 2.5-inch enterprise drive in a 3.5-inch bracket delivers 600 GB over SAS at 10025 RPM with 16 MB cache
- InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
- Capacity600GB
- Cache16MB
- RPM10025 RPM
- Features2.5-inch Drive Technology Mounted in a 3.5-inch Bracket 6 Gb
- Form Factor2.5"
- 10025 RPM spindle speed delivers rapid data access
- 600 GB capacity stores large enterprise workloads
- 16 MB cache buffer accelerates frequent read operations
- SAS 6Gb/s interface provides high-throughput connectivity
- 5-inch drive in 3.5-inch bracket fits standard server bays
Enterprise laptop drive for SAS systems
The Toshiba MBF260LRC is a 600GB 2.5-inch hard drive spinning at 10025 RPM with a 16MB cache buffer. It uses a 6 Gb/sec SAS interface and is mounted in a 3.5-inch bracket for installation in enterprise bays. The drive is supplied new and targets servers or storage arrays that require a SAS connection in a compact form factor.
Thermals noise and power in normal use
At 10025 RPM the spindle speed is higher than typical laptop drives, so the unit will produce more audible seek noise and vibration during sustained workloads. The 15mm height allows standard 2.5-inch bay airflow, but the bracket adds mass that can retain heat in dense chassis. No power-draw figures are provided, so thermal planning must rely on system-level measurements.
Build quality and connector implications
The 2.5-inch mechanism is factory-mounted in a 3.5-inch bracket measuring 69.85 mm wide by 100.45 mm long, so it fits standard enterprise drive sleds without adapters. The SAS connector is a single port; dual-port redundancy is not present, limiting failover options in multipath configurations. Buyers who need dual-port SAS or a native 3.5-inch mechanism should consider other models.
Highlights
- 10025 RPM spindle speed delivers rapid data access
- 600 GB capacity stores large enterprise workloads
- 16 MB cache buffer accelerates frequent read operations
- SAS 6Gb/s interface provides high-throughput connectivity
- 5-inch drive in 3.5-inch bracket fits standard server bays
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Model | MBF260LRC |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Capacity | 600GB |
| Cache | 16MB |
| RPM | 10025 RPM |
| Features | 2.5-inch Drive Technology Mounted in a 3.5-inch Bracket 6 Gb/sec SAS Interface 16MB Cache Buffer |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 15mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69.85 mm |
| Length (maximum) | 100.45 mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.82 kg |
| Package size | 163 × 127 × 36 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 2.5-inch drive that comes mounted in the 3.5-inch bracket into a server bay?
Slide the entire bracket assembly into a standard 3.5-inch hot-swap bay until the SAS connector seats firmly; the bracket aligns the 69.85 mm width and 100.45 mm length automatically.
Which part of the MBF260LRC will need replacement first under continuous operation?
The mechanical spindle and actuator arms running at 10025 RPM are the primary wear items; the 16MB cache buffer and SAS interface electronics typically outlast the moving parts.
What performance limit appears first during sustained write workloads on this 600GB SAS drive?
The 6 Gb/s SAS interface caps maximum sustained throughput, so sequential writes cannot exceed that link speed regardless of the 10025 RPM spindle rate.
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