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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch internal hard drive with IDE connector visible

Toshiba

Toshiba MK4026GAXProduct 80.01 GB 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-9PK1-8SE3V MPN MK4026GAXProduct

An 80 GB internal laptop drive with a 5400 RPM spindle and 16 MB buffer on an IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface

  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • 01 GB capacity stores more files on a single 2.5-inch drive
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed improves system-level performance by up to 12 percent over 4200 RPM
  • 16 MB buffer smooths data transfers for responsive operation
  • 4-inch height fits slimline laptop bays without modification
  • IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface connects directly to legacy notebook controllers

Super Slimline 80 GB IDE drive

This 2.5-inch internal hard drive uses the IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface and spins at 5400 RPM with a 16 MB buffer. It is built for older laptops or embedded systems that still require a parallel ATA connection. The 80.01 GB capacity suits legacy operating systems and lightweight applications.

No bundled accessories or software

The drive ships as a bare unit without mounting brackets, cables or installation utilities. Retail or OEM packaging may vary, so the installer must supply any required adapter or screw set. No firmware tools or cloning software are included in the box.

80 GB capacity for legacy workloads

The platter density of 64.7 gigabits per square inch enables the single-platter design within a 0.4-inch height. It comfortably handles period-correct operating systems, office suites and small media libraries. It runs out of space quickly with modern media files, large databases or multi-boot configurations.

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Price $27.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive

Questions about this item

What is the expected lifespan of the 5400 RPM spindle motor in this MK4026GAX drive?

The drive spins at 5400 RPM with a 16 MB buffer; mechanical wear on the motor and bearings is the primary long-term maintenance concern for any rotating hard disk.

Which limit appears first during sustained transfers on the IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface?

The ATA-6 interface caps burst throughput at 100 MB/s, so sustained reads and writes will hit that ceiling before the 5400 RPM platters become the bottleneck.

How much heat and noise does the 0.4-inch high Super Slimline mechanism produce in all-day operation?

The 2.5-inch form factor at 0.4 inches tall weighs 3.56 oz and runs at 5400 RPM, generating modest heat and audible seek noise typical of laptop IDE drives.

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