Brand: Toshiba · SKU: MK8032GAX · MPN: MK8032GAX · Category: Storage
The Toshiba MK8032GAX is an 80GB 2.5-inch internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) featuring a 5400 RPM rotational speed and an 8MB cache buffer. It utilizes an IDE (PATA) Ultra ATA 100 interface. The drive incorporates features like Load/unload technology, NoiseGuard, SilentSeek technology, Perpendicular Recording, and S.M.A.R.T. support. It is suitable for notebooks, PDAs, printers, copiers, GPS systems, and MP3 players due to its lower power consumption compared to 3.5-inch drives and compact size. The drive has an average seek time of 11ms to 12ms and an average latency of 5.5ms to 5.55ms. It supports operating systems from Windows 95 up to Windows 7.
| MTBF | 300,000 hours or 1.2 million hours |
|---|---|
| Features | Load/unload technology, NoiseGuard, SilentSeek technology, Perpendicular Recording, SoftSonic Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor |
| Interface | IDE (PATA) Ultra ATA 100 / ATA-6 |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inch |
| Cache Buffer | 8 MB |
| Average Latency | 5.5 ms - 5.55 ms |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Storage Capacity | 80GB |
| Average Seek Time | 11 ms - 12 ms |
| Internal Data Rate | 103 MBps or 53.6 MBps |
| Drive Transfer Rate (External) | 100 MBps |
| Warranty | Often sold with 'Test only' guarantee or a limited period if refurbished/new from a reseller |
| Weight | 101 grams (0.22 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 2.8 inch Width x 3.9 inch Depth x 0.4 inch Height or 69.85 mm (2.72 inch) Width x 100 mm (3.94 inch) Depth x 9.5 mm (0.35 inch) Height |
The Toshiba MK8032GAX is an 80GB 2.5-inch IDE hard drive designed for mobile computing and consumer electronics. It operates at 5400 RPM and features an 8MB cache, offering a balance of capacity, performance, and low power consumption suitable for notebooks and portable applications. It supports ATA-100 speed.
Yes, this Toshiba MK8032GAX 80GB 5400 RPM IDE 2.5" Notebook Hard Drive (MK8032GAX) is 100% genuine Toshiba hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Toshiba MK8032GAX 80GB 5400 RPM IDE 2.5" Notebook Hard Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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