Toshiba
Toshiba MK6025GAS 60GB 4200 RPM 8MB IDE Ultra ATA100 2.5" laptop hard drive
60 GB 2.5" IDE laptop drive with 4200 RPM, 8 MB cache and 12 ms seek time
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
- Capacity60GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- Average Latency7.14ms
- 60 GB capacity stores more files in a 2.5" form factor
- 8 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
- 4200 RPM spindle with FDB motor runs quietly
- IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy notebooks
- 300000 hour MTTF rating supports long-term reliability
60GB IDE laptop drive for legacy notebooks
This 2.5 inch Toshiba MK6025GAS provides 60GB of storage on an IDE Ultra ATA100 interface. It spins at 4200 RPM with an 8MB cache and a Fluid Dynamic Bearing motor rated for 300000 MTTF hours. The bare drive is suited to older laptops that require a parallel ATA connection.
Suits restorations needing a direct IDE replacement
Technicians repairing vintage notebooks with 44-pin IDE sockets will find the correct form factor and interface here. The 12ms average seek time and 7.14ms latency match period-correct performance expectations. Builders whose systems lack a legacy IDE controller cannot install this drive.
Interface decides compatibility
The IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 connector is the single specification that determines whether this drive fits the target machine. Verify the host has a matching 44-pin parallel ATA port before purchase.
Highlights
- 60 GB capacity stores more files in a 2.5" form factor
- 8 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
- 4200 RPM spindle with FDB motor runs quietly
- IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy notebooks
- 300000 hour MTTF rating supports long-term reliability
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Series | Super Slimline |
| Model | MK6025GAS |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 |
| Capacity | 60GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| Average Latency | 7.14ms |
| RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Features | Large capacity in a tiny package Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor drive 300,000 MTTF Hours |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.60 kg |
| Package size | 76 × 13 × 89 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the MK6025GAS in a laptop and what step is often missed?
Slide the 2.5 inch drive into the IDE bay and secure the 44-pin connector; the step people miss is setting the jumper to master or cable select before closing the case.
What maintenance or replacement will the MK6025GAS need later?
The Fluid Dynamic Bearing motor is rated for 300000 MTTF hours; no routine maintenance is required, but plan to replace the drive once it reaches that service life or shows read errors.
What limit appears first on the MK6025GAS during sustained use?
The 4200 RPM spindle and 12ms average seek time cap sustained throughput; the 8MB cache helps burst transfers but cannot overcome the mechanical speed ceiling.
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