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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive

Toshiba

Toshiba MK5059GSXP 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-BBXH-A2RVR MPN MK5059GSXP

500 GB laptop hard drive spins at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances speed and quiet operation
  • 8 MB cache accelerates frequent read and write tasks
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits most laptop drive bays
  • 400 G operating shock rating protects data during daily transport

Capacity and interface

The Toshiba MK5059GSXP is a 500 GB 2.5-inch laptop internal hard drive with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 5400 RPM and provides an 8 MB cache. The bare drive measures 9.5 mm in height and is designed for standard notebook bays.

Suitable upgrades and limits

This drive suits users replacing a failed 2.5-inch SATA drive in an older laptop or adding secondary storage where a 9.5 mm height is required. It is not for buyers who need a faster rotational speed, a larger capacity than 500 GB, or a solid-state drive for lower power draw and quicker access times.

Deciding specification

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and 9.5 mm height determine whether this drive fits the target system. Verify that the laptop accepts a 2.5-inch SATA drive with this exact height before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $81.99
Pricier than about 58% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $163.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 64% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMK5059GSXP
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69.85 mm
Maximum length100 mm
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size102 × 70 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

What does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface cap the drive at in practice?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s link limits maximum throughput to 3Gbps, so the 5400 RPM mechanism will not exceed that ceiling.

What physical clearance does the 9.5mm height need to fit in a laptop bay?

The drive measures 9.5mm tall, 69.85mm wide and 100mm long, matching the standard 2.5" 9.5mm laptop bay.

How is the bare drive installed and what step do people often miss?

Mount the 2.5" drive in the caddy, connect the SATA data and power cables, then initialise the 4kB-sector volume in the OS before use.

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