Toshiba
Toshiba MK2561GSYN 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 250 GB laptop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity250GB
- NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
- Cache16MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- Faster data access with 7200 RPM spindle speed
- Responsive multitasking backed by 16MB cache buffer
- Broad laptop compatibility via SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
- Fits standard 2.5-inch 9.5mm drive bays
- Ready to install as a new bare drive
250GB 7200 RPM laptop drive
This 2.5-inch SATA hard drive offers 250GB of storage at 7200 RPM with a 16MB cache. It suits users upgrading an older notebook or replacing a failed mechanical drive where a 9.5mm height fits. The bare-drive packaging means no mounting bracket or screws are included. Buyers needing higher capacities or solid-state speeds should look elsewhere.
Thermals noise and power
As a standard 7200 RPM mechanical drive it produces audible seek noise and typical rotational vibration during normal use. Power draw follows conventional 2.5-inch SATA levels so most laptop bays supply sufficient current without extra cooling. The 12ms average seek time and 4.16ms latency reflect standard mechanical operation rather than quiet-optimised firmware.
Bare drive packaging impact
The drive ships without cables, brackets, cloning software or diagnostic utilities. Installers must reuse existing mounting hardware or source a 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch adapter for desktop bays. No firmware tools or encryption features are bundled so drive management relies on the host operating system.
Highlights
- Faster data access with 7200 RPM spindle speed
- Responsive multitasking backed by 16MB cache buffer
- Broad laptop compatibility via SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
- Fits standard 2.5-inch 9.5mm drive bays
- Ready to install as a new bare drive
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Model | MK2561GSYN |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 250GB |
| NAND Flash Memory Type | Hard Drive |
| Cache | 16MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| Average Latency | 4.16ms |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69MM |
| Length (maximum) | 101MM |
| Shipping weight | 0.15 kg |
| Package size | 102 × 71 × 10 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install this 2.5-inch 9.5mm SATA drive in my laptop?
Slide the drive into the 2.5-inch bay, align the SATA data and power connectors, then secure it with the caddy screws; the step often missed is tightening those screws so the 9.5mm height stays flush and vibration-free.
What maintenance or replacement will this 7200 RPM drive need over time?
No scheduled maintenance is required; plan to replace the drive if SMART reports reallocated sectors or if seek noise increases beyond the normal 12ms average seek profile.
What limit appears first when this 16MB cache drive runs sustained writes?
The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and 7200 RPM platters set the sustained write ceiling; the 16MB cache absorbs bursts but fills within seconds during continuous transfers.
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