Toshiba
Toshiba MK6006GAH 60GB 4200 RPM 2MB IDE Ultra ATA100 1.8" laptop hard drive
A 60 GB 1.8-inch IDE Ultra ATA100 laptop drive spinning at 4200 RPM with 2 MB cache and 15 ms average seek time
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
- Capacity60GB
- Cache2MB
- Average Seek Time15ms
- Average Latency7.14ms
- 60 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 8 inch form factor fits ultra-portable notebooks
- 4200 RPM spindle speed balances speed and power draw
- 2 MB cache smooths burst data transfers
- 300 000 hour MTTF rating signals long-term reliability
Compact 60 GB IDE drive for legacy notebooks
This 1.8 inch Toshiba MK6006GAH delivers 60 GB of storage on an IDE Ultra ATA100 interface. It spins at 4200 RPM with a 2 MB cache and weighs only 62 grams. The drive is supplied new as a bare unit without brackets or cables.
Fits 1.8 inch IDE bays in older laptops
Installation requires a notebook chassis with a native 1.8 inch IDE connector and mounting points for this form factor. The Ultra ATA100 interface connects directly to compatible host controllers without adapters. Low power draw helps preserve battery life in ageing portable systems. The 300000 hour MTTF rating indicates a design focused on longevity.
Suits repairs and retro builds needing original
Ideal for technicians restoring vintage notebooks or industrial equipment that specifies a 1.8 inch IDE drive. Buyers who want more storage or a faster spindle speed should look elsewhere. Systems lacking a native IDE Ultra ATA100 connection cannot use this drive. The bare-drive packaging means no mounting hardware or software is included.
Highlights
- 60 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 8 inch form factor fits ultra-portable notebooks
- 4200 RPM spindle speed balances speed and power draw
- 2 MB cache smooths burst data transfers
- 300 000 hour MTTF rating signals long-term reliability
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Model | MK6006GAH |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 |
| Capacity | 60GB |
| Cache | 2MB |
| Average Seek Time | 15ms |
| Average Latency | 7.14ms |
| RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Features | 300,000 MTTF Hours Lightweight, only 62 grams Low Power Consumption |
| Form Factor | 1.8" |
| Shipping weight | 0.11 kg |
| Package size | 57 × 1 × 83 mm |
Questions about this item
What is the average seek time that will limit sustained random access on this MK6006GAH?
The drive has an average seek time of 15ms, which governs how quickly the head reaches data during sustained random workloads.
How much heat and power should I expect from this 1.8 inch 4200 RPM drive during all-day operation?
It weighs 62 grams and is specified for low power consumption, so heat output stays modest during continuous use.
Which host interface must my laptop already provide for this bare IDE Ultra ATA100 drive to work?
The laptop needs a native IDE Ultra ATA100 (ATA-6) connector; the drive has no adapter and plugs directly into that interface.
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