Toshiba
Toshiba MK5059GSXP 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
500 GB laptop hard drive spins at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity500GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- RPM5400 RPM
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle balances speed and quiet operation
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent read and write tasks
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits most laptop drive bays
- 400 G operating shock rating protects data during daily transport
Capacity and interface
The Toshiba MK5059GSXP is a 500 GB 2.5-inch laptop internal hard drive with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 5400 RPM and provides an 8 MB cache. The bare drive measures 9.5 mm in height and is designed for standard notebook bays.
Suitable upgrades and limits
This drive suits users replacing a failed 2.5-inch SATA drive in an older laptop or adding secondary storage where a 9.5 mm height is required. It is not for buyers who need a faster rotational speed, a larger capacity than 500 GB, or a solid-state drive for lower power draw and quicker access times.
Deciding specification
The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and 9.5 mm height determine whether this drive fits the target system. Verify that the laptop accepts a 2.5-inch SATA drive with this exact height before purchase.
Highlights
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle balances speed and quiet operation
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent read and write tasks
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits most laptop drive bays
- 400 G operating shock rating protects data during daily transport
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Model | MK5059GSXP |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | Up to 750 GByte capacity 2 platters 9.5 mm height SATA interface, 3Gbps max. 4kB sector size 8 MB buffer 5,400 rpm Operating shock: 400G Non-operating shock: 900G |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69.85mm |
| Length (maximum) | 100mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.09 kg |
| Package size | 102 × 70 × 13 mm |
Questions about this item
What does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface cap the drive at in practice?
The SATA 3.0Gb/s link limits maximum throughput to 3Gbps, so the 5400 RPM mechanism will not exceed that ceiling.
What physical clearance does the 9.5mm height need to fit in a laptop bay?
The drive measures 9.5mm tall, 69.85mm wide and 100mm long, matching the standard 2.5" 9.5mm laptop bay.
How is the bare drive installed and what step do people often miss?
Mount the 2.5" drive in the caddy, connect the SATA data and power cables, then initialise the 4kB-sector volume in the OS before use.
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