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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch bare laptop hard drive with IDE connector

HGST

HGST HTS541680J9AT00 80GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache IDE 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-RYQR-5ZGWX MPN HTS541680J9AT00

80 GB IDE laptop drive with 5400 RPM, 8 MB cache and perpendicular recording for reliable low-power storage

  • Total capacity80 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time11 ms
  • 80 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle with 8 MB cache delivers responsive access
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy notebooks
  • Perpendicular magnetic recording enables high reliability in mobile use
  • Low-power design extends battery life in portable systems

Capacity and interface

The HGST HTS541680J9AT00 is an 80GB 2.5-inch laptop internal hard drive with an IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface. It suits owners of legacy notebooks or industrial equipment that require a direct IDE connection. The Travelstar 5K160 series uses perpendicular magnetic recording for data integrity. This bare drive arrives new without mounting hardware or cables.

Sustained workload behaviour

At 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache the drive delivers steady throughput for sequential reads and writes during extended sessions. Average seek time of 11ms and average latency of 5.5ms remain consistent rather than spiking under continuous load. The mechanism is rated for high reliability in mobile environments where vibration is present. Performance scales predictably with the IDE bus limit of 100 MB/s.

Thermals noise and power

The unit is highlighted for best-in-class low-power utilisation, drawing minimal current from the notebook supply during typical operation. Acoustic output stays low enough for quiet office or bedroom use. Heat generation remains modest so standard laptop chassis airflow is sufficient without extra cooling. The 3-year limited manufacturer warranty reflects confidence in thermal endurance.

How it compares

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

Price $42.99
Cheaper than about 76% 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 $537.38 per TB
Pricier than about 79% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineTravelstar 5K160
Model nameHTS541680J9AT00 (0A28417)
Total capacity80 GB
Performance
Average seek time11 ms
Mean latency5.5 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 weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How much power does the 5400 RPM Travelstar 5K160 draw during all-day operation?

The drive is highlighted for best-in-class low-power utilisation, making it suitable for extended laptop use without excessive battery drain.

What interface must the laptop provide for this bare 2.5" IDE drive to work?

The notebook needs an IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 connector; no adapter or caddy is included with the bare drive.

Will the 80GB IDE Ultra ATA100 drive function in a legacy notebook that only supports ATA-5?

The ATA-6 interface is backward compatible with ATA-5 hosts, so the drive will operate at the slower ATA-5 transfer rate.

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