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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with exposed circuit board

Toshiba

Toshiba DT01ACA025 250GB 7200 RPM 32MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-PPK0-9J55Q

A 250 GB desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 32 MB cache and a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory32 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick file access
  • 32 MB cache smooths burst read and write operations
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface provides high host throughput
  • 250 GB capacity fits OS plus essential apps
  • 5 inch form factor suits standard desktop bays

Compact 250 GB SATA hard drive

The Toshiba DT01ACA025 is a 3.5-inch desktop drive with a 250 GB capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed and 32 MB cache. It connects through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface and uses Advanced Format 512e sectors. The bare-drive unit features a low-power, halogen-free design.

Best for basic storage upgrades

This drive suits users adding inexpensive bulk storage to a desktop PC or replacing a failed mechanical disk. It is not suited for buyers who want faster boot times or application loading, nor for builds that require larger capacities or solid-state responsiveness.

SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

The drive communicates over a standard SATA 6.0 Gb/s link, so the host must provide a compatible SATA port and data cable. Without that connection the drive cannot be used, making the interface the single specification that decides fit.

How it compares

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

Price $60.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $243.96 per TB
Pricier than about 82% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameDT01ACA025
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory32 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

What size drive bay does the 3.5" DT01ACA025 need?

The DT01ACA025 fits a standard 3.5 inch internal drive bay in a desktop chassis.

Which cables connect the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface on this bare drive?

Attach a SATA data cable to the motherboard port and a SATA power connector from the PSU; the bare drive includes no cables.

When should the 250GB DT01ACA025 be replaced?

Replace the drive if SMART attributes show reallocated sectors, excessive seek errors, or if the 7200 RPM mechanism develops unusual noise.

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