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Toshiba MK6006GAH 60GB 1.8 inch IDE laptop hard drive bare silver metal

Toshiba

Toshiba MK6006GAH 60GB 4200 RPM 2MB IDE Ultra ATA100 1.8" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-Z53T-FJJEX MPN MK6006GAH

A 60 GB 1.8-inch IDE Ultra ATA100 laptop drive spinning at 4200 RPM with 2 MB cache and 15 ms average seek time

  • Total capacity60 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor1.8 in (4.57 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory2 MB
  • Average seek time15 ms
  • 60 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 8 inch form factor fits ultra-portable notebooks
  • 4200 RPM spindle speed balances speed and power draw
  • 2 MB cache smooths burst data transfers
  • 300 000 hour MTTF rating signals long-term reliability

Compact 60 GB IDE drive for legacy notebooks

This 1.8 inch Toshiba MK6006GAH delivers 60 GB of storage on an IDE Ultra ATA100 interface. It spins at 4200 RPM with a 2 MB cache and weighs only 62 grams. The drive is supplied new as a bare unit without brackets or cables.

Fits 1.8 inch IDE bays in older laptops

Installation requires a notebook chassis with a native 1.8 inch IDE connector and mounting points for this form factor. The Ultra ATA100 interface connects directly to compatible host controllers without adapters. Low power draw helps preserve battery life in ageing portable systems. The 300000 hour MTTF rating indicates a design focused on longevity.

Suits repairs and retro builds needing original

Ideal for technicians restoring vintage notebooks or industrial equipment that specifies a 1.8 inch IDE drive. Buyers who want more storage or a faster spindle speed should look elsewhere. Systems lacking a native IDE Ultra ATA100 connection cannot use this drive. The bare-drive packaging means no mounting hardware or software is included.

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 60 GB
Lower than about 93% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $2,266.50 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 nameMK6006GAH
Total capacity60 GB
Performance
Average seek time15 ms
Mean latency7.14 ms
Rotational speed4,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory2 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Size & build
Form factor1.8 in (4.57 cm)
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size57 × 1 × 83 mm

Questions about this item

What is the average seek time that will limit sustained random access on this MK6006GAH?

The drive has an average seek time of 15ms, which governs how quickly the head reaches data during sustained random workloads.

How much heat and power should I expect from this 1.8 inch 4200 RPM drive during all-day operation?

It weighs 62 grams and is specified for low power consumption, so heat output stays modest during continuous use.

Which host interface must my laptop already provide for this bare IDE Ultra ATA100 drive to work?

The laptop needs a native IDE Ultra ATA100 (ATA-6) connector; the drive has no adapter and plugs directly into that interface.

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