Brand: Toshiba · SKU: MQ03ABB300 · MPN: MQ03ABB300 · Category: Storage
The Toshiba MQ03ABB300 is a 2.5-inch Internal Hard Drive with a 3TB capacity. It features a 5400 RPM spindle speed, 16MB cache, and a SATA 6.0 Gbps (SATA III) interface. It uses Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) technology with four 750GB platters and supports 512e advanced formats. It is designed for external personal storage, space-constrained needs, and SMB storage enclosures, offering high capacity in a compact form factor. It is noted for its power efficiency, consuming 1.7W during read/write and 0.7W in idle mode. The physical dimensions are 15mm height, 69.85mm width, and 100.0mm depth, with a weight of 180g max. The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is 600,000 hours. Note that due to its 15mm height, it may not fit into the vast majority of standard laptops.
| MTBF | 600000 h |
|---|---|
| Cache | 16 MB |
| Capacity | 3 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6.0 Gbps (SATA III) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Advanced Format | 512e |
| Average Latency Time | 5.56 ms |
| Recording Technology | PMR (Perpendicular Magnetic Recording) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 60 °C |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 0.70 W Typ. |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 1.70 W Typ. |
| Warranty | Varies by seller; one source mentions a 30 days limited DOA exchange warranty, while another mentions a 2 Year Warranty. |
| Weight | 180 g |
| Dimensions | 15 mm (Height) x 69.85 mm (Width) x 100.0 mm (Depth) |
The Toshiba MQ03ABB300 is the industry's largest capacity 2.5-inch HDD at its launch, offering 3TB of storage. It is optimized for power efficiency and suitable for external storage and space-constrained applications, though its 15mm height prevents compatibility with most standard laptops.
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This Toshiba MQ03ABB300 3TB 5400RPM 2.5-inch Internal 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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