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Silver 2.5 inch enterprise hard drive with SAS connector

Toshiba

Toshiba MBE2073RC 73.5GB 15000 RPM 16MB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-4KQZ-732GR MPN MBE2073RC

A 73.5 GB, 15000 RPM enterprise drive with a 16 MB cache, SAS interface and 4.1 W idle power in a 2.5 inch form factor

  • Total capacity73.5 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeRetail
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Average seek time2.9 ms
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed delivers rapid data access for enterprise workloads
  • 9 ms average seek time reduces latency in transaction-heavy applications
  • SAS 6Gb/s interface provides reliable dual-port connectivity for server environments
  • 1 W idle power consumption lowers operating costs in dense storage arrays
  • 5 GB capacity with 16 MB cache optimised for high-performance mission-critical systems

Mission-Critical Enterprise Storage

The Toshiba MBE2073RC is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for enterprise servers and storage arrays. It delivers 73.5GB capacity with a 15000 RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache. The SAS 6Gb/s interface supports high-throughput workloads in mission-critical environments.

Suited For High-IOPS Workloads

This drive suits administrators who need low-latency random access for transactional databases or virtualised workloads. The 2.9ms average seek time and 2ms average latency accelerate I/O-heavy tasks. Buyers needing larger capacities or lower power draw for cold storage should evaluate other options.

15000 RPM Spindle Speed Decides Fit

The 15000 RPM rotation rate is the primary factor determining whether this drive matches the workload. It enables the 3.4ms average write latency and high internal transfer rates cited for performance-sensitive tiers. Systems requiring only sequential throughput or archival density will not benefit from this spindle speed.

How it compares

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

Price $135.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 73.5 GB
Lower than about 91% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $1,850.20 per TB
Pricier than about 91% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMBE2073RC
Total capacity73.5 GB
Performance
Average seek time2.9 ms
Mean write time3.4 ms
Mean latency2 ms
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size102 × 71 × 20 mm

Questions about this item

Will the SAS 6Gb/s interface work with my existing SAS 3Gb/s backplane?

The drive uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface which is backwards compatible with 3Gb/s backplanes, though it will run at the slower 3Gb/s speed.

How can I verify the drive is performing at its rated 15000 RPM after installation?

Check the drive's reported rotational speed in your RAID controller BIOS or SMART monitoring tools; it should identify as 15000 RPM.

Does the retail package include mounting brackets or cables for a 2.5" bay?

The retail package contains the 2.5" drive unit only; SAS data and power cables plus any required mounting brackets must be purchased separately.

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