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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch bare laptop hard drive with IDE connector

Fujitsu

Fujitsu MHV2080AH 80GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache IDE Ultra ATA100 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-85VS-9JJY5 MPN MHV2080AH

80 GB IDE laptop drive with 5400 RPM spindle, 8 MB cache and low-power features to extend battery life

  • Total capacity80 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 80GB capacity stores ample data for legacy laptops
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers steady read performance
  • 8MB cache buffers bursts for smoother operation
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits older notebook bays
  • Low power consumption extends battery life on the go

Fujitsu 80GB 5400 RPM IDE drive

The Fujitsu MHV2080AH is an 80GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for laptops that require an IDE Ultra ATA100 interface. It suits owners of older notebooks needing a direct replacement or a fresh drive for a legacy system restore. The bare drive packaging means it arrives without cables or brackets.

Sustained operation at 5400 RPM with 8MB cache

The spindle runs at 5400 RPM and provides an 8MB buffer to smooth data flow during extended read or write sessions. Average seek time is 12ms and average write time is 14ms, with latency at 5.56ms, so performance remains steady rather than peaking only in short bursts. Low power consumption and power-save features help extend battery life while the drive is active.

Bare drive 2.5 inch form factor with IDE connector

The 2.5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays in compatible notebooks, and the IDE Ultra ATA100 connector plugs directly into the motherboard header without adapters. RoHS-compliant construction removes certain hazardous materials from the manufacturing process. As a bare drive, it requires the user to reuse existing mounting hardware or source it separately.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $46.99
Cheaper than about 71% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 80 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $587.38 per TB
Pricier than about 81% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFujitsu
Model nameMHV2080AH
Total capacity80 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean write time14 ms
Mean latency5.56 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.42 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the 5400 RPM mechanism produce during all-day use?

The 5400 RPM spindle and low power-consumption design keep heat output modest and acoustic levels low, helping extend battery life in a laptop chassis.

My laptop has a 44-pin IDE connector; will this 2.5" drive plug straight in?

Yes, the drive uses the standard IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface on a 2.5" form factor, matching the 44-pin connector found in compatible notebooks.

Will the 12 ms average seek time feel sluggish compared to the SSD I plan to keep as a boot drive?

The 12 ms seek and 5.56 ms latency are typical for a 5400 RPM mechanical drive; it will be noticeably slower than an SSD for random access but adequate for bulk storage.

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