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Maxtor

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L080M0 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-K24T-SVW04 MPN 6L080M0

An 80 GB SATA desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with an 8 MB cache and 9 ms average seek time

  • Total capacity80 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects to legacy motherboards
  • 9 ms average seek with 4.17 ms latency locates data quickly
  • Fluid dynamic bearing motor and shock protection keep operation quiet and reliable

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 80GB SATA drive

This Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L080M0 is a 3.5 inch desktop internal hard drive with an 80GB capacity. It spins at 7200 RPM and provides an 8MB cache on a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. The bare drive uses a fluid dynamic bearing motor for quiet operation and includes Native Command Queuing support.

Ideal for legacy system repair or basic storage

This drive suits technicians maintaining older desktops or servers that require a SATA 1.5Gb/s hard drive with a 1.0 inch low-profile height. It is not suitable for builders who need more storage capacity or anyone requiring a faster interface for modern operating systems and applications.

Deciding specification: SATA 1.5Gb/s interface

The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface determines whether this drive matches the host controller in the target machine. Systems with only SATA 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s ports will still accept the drive but will operate at the lower 1.5Gb/s link speed. Verify the motherboard or controller documentation for compatible SATA revision support.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $34.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 80 GB
Lower than about 97% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $437.38 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineDiamondMax 10
Model name6L080M0
Total capacity80 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time9 ms
Mean latency4.17 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.64 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Is the 80 GB version the only capacity available for the DiamondMax 10 6L080M0?

Yes, the 6L080M0 model is specified at 80 GB; other DiamondMax 10 capacities carry different model numbers.

What does the 7200 RPM spindle speed deliver in everyday use?

The 7200 RPM speed combined with 8 MB cache and 9 ms average seek time provides responsive desktop performance for operating system and application loading.

How does the SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface limit real-world throughput?

The SATA 1.5 Gb/s link sets a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 1.5 Gb/s, so sustained transfer rates will stay within that ceiling.

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