Toshiba
Toshiba MK6008GAH 60GB 4200 RPM 2MB IDE 1.8" laptop hard drive
A 60 GB 1.8-inch IDE laptop drive spinning at 4200 RPM with 2 MB cache and a lightweight 59-gram ZIF design
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
- Capacity60GB
- Cache2MB
- Average Seek Time15ms
- Average Latency7.14ms
- 60 GB capacity stores your operating system and files
- 4200 RPM spindle speed delivers steady data access
- 2 MB cache buffers frequent reads for smoother operation
- IDE Ultra ATA100 interface connects to compatible 1.8-inch notebook bays
- Lightweight 59 gram design reduces overall system weight
60 GB IDE laptop drive
This new Toshiba MK6008GAH is a 1.8 inch internal hard drive with a 60 GB capacity and a 4200 RPM spindle. It connects through an IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface using a Zero Insertion Force connector and carries a 2 MB cache. The bare drive weighs 59 grams and is designed for lightweight portable devices.
Suits legacy 1.8 inch IDE bays
Builders restoring vintage ultraportables or embedded systems that require a 1.8 inch ZIF IDE drive will find the correct form factor and interface here. Buyers who need higher capacity, faster spindle speeds or a Serial ATA connection should look at something else because this unit is limited to 60 GB, 4200 RPM and parallel ATA signalling.
IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface
The single specification that decides fit is the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface combined with the 1.8 inch ZIF connector; only systems with that exact host interface and physical slot can use this drive.
Highlights
- 60 GB capacity stores your operating system and files
- 4200 RPM spindle speed delivers steady data access
- 2 MB cache buffers frequent reads for smoother operation
- IDE Ultra ATA100 interface connects to compatible 1.8-inch notebook bays
- Lightweight 59 gram design reduces overall system weight
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Model | MK6008GAH |
| 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 | Lightweight, only 59 grams Low Power Consumption Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector |
| Form Factor | 1.8" |
| Shipping weight | 0.45 kg |
| Package size | 127 × 76 × 25 mm |
Questions about this item
Will the Zero Insertion Force connector on this MK6008GAH need periodic reseating or replacement?
The ZIF connector is a passive socket; it does not wear out under normal use and requires no scheduled maintenance.
What limit appears first when the 4200 RPM drive runs continuously at full throughput?
The IDE Ultra ATA100 interface caps sustained transfer at 100 MB/s, which the 4200 RPM platters rarely reach, so the bus is the first bottleneck.
How much heat and noise does the 59-gram 1.8-inch drive produce during all-day operation?
Low power consumption keeps heat minimal and the lightweight 4200 RPM mechanism runs quietly enough for silent laptop bays.
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