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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive, 9.5mm thick

Toshiba

Toshiba HDD2D37 (MK1034GSX) 100GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-TF0E-RWHCZ MPN HDD2D37

A 2.5-inch SATA laptop drive with 100 GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8 MB cache

  • Total capacity100 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 100 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers steady notebook performance
  • 8 MB cache smooths everyday read and write tasks
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits legacy laptop slots
  • 300 000 hour MTTF rating supports long-term reliability

What this drive is and who it is for

This is a 2.5" SATA hard drive with 100GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8MB cache. It suits owners of older laptops that only accept the 1.5Gb/s SATA interface and need a direct replacement drive. The bare-drive packaging means no brackets or cables are included.

Who should consider something else

Builders who need more storage capacity for modern operating systems and applications should look elsewhere. Systems that require a faster 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s SATA link will not benefit from the full speed of this drive. Anyone wanting solid-state responsiveness or a larger cache buffer should choose a different technology.

The specification that decides fit

The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface is the single detail that determines compatibility. If the laptop or enclosure only supports this first-generation SATA speed, the drive will work correctly; if the host expects a newer SATA revision, the drive will still function but at the older transfer rate.

How it compares

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

Price $60.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 100 GB
Lower than about 87% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $609.90 per TB
Pricier than about 81% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameHDD2D37 (MK1034GSX)
Total capacity100 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency5.55 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width70MM
Maximum length100MM
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size127 × 76 × 25 mm
More details
Variant30 DAYS WARRANTY NOW

Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a SATA 1.5Gb/s port to use this HDD2D37?

Yes, the drive connects through a standard SATA 1.5Gb/s interface and requires a matching 2.5-inch bay with 9.5mm height clearance.

Will the 5400 RPM speed bottleneck my older SATA controller?

The 5400 RPM mechanism and 8MB cache operate within the 1.5Gb/s link, so an original SATA controller will not limit throughput.

How can I confirm the MK1034GSX is healthy after installation?

Check that the BIOS detects 100GB capacity and run a SMART self-test; the drive is rated for 300,000 MTTF hours.

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