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HGST

HGST HTS548060M9AT00 60GB 5400 RPM 8MB IDE laptop hard drive

SKU CH-ZVMJ-CKSMC MPN HTS548060M9AT00

A 2.5-inch IDE laptop drive with 60GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8MB cache

  • Total capacity60 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 60 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers steady throughput
  • 8 MB cache smooths burst transfers
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy laptops
  • 200 G shock rating protects data on the move

60 GB IDE laptop drive

This HGST Travelstar 5K80 model HTS548060M9AT00 is a new 2.5 inch internal hard drive with a 60 GB capacity, 5400 RPM spindle speed and an 8 MB cache. It connects through the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface and is supplied as a bare drive.

Suits legacy IDE notebooks.

This drive fits laptops designed around the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface and a 2.5 inch bay. It is not suitable for systems that require a higher storage capacity or a different physical interface.

Deciding spec: IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface

The IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 connection is the single specification that determines compatibility. Verify that the target notebook uses this exact interface before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $65.99
Typical for this category: the median of 645 items is $66.99.
Total capacity 60 GB
Lower than about 93% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $1,099.83 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineTravelstar 5K80
Model nameHTS548060M9AT00 (08K0638)
Total capacity60 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 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 weight0.60 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 8 MB cache need any service or replacement during the drive's life?

The 8 MB cache is built into the drive's controller board and has no separate maintenance or replacement schedule.

What limit appears first when the 5400 RPM mechanism runs continuously?

The 12 ms average seek time and 5.5 ms latency define the sustained throughput ceiling for the 60 GB platters.

How much heat and noise does the 2.5 inch IDE drive produce in all-day operation?

The 200 G operational shock rating and 5400 RPM spindle indicate low acoustic output and modest heat for typical laptop workloads.

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