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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch bare hard drive with label showing model MK6025GAS and capacity 60GB

Toshiba

Toshiba MK6025GAS 60GB 4200 RPM 8MB IDE Ultra ATA100 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-14J1-8B5T9 MPN MK6025GAS

60 GB 2.5" IDE laptop drive with 4200 RPM, 8 MB cache and 12 ms seek time

  • Total capacity60 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 60 GB capacity stores more files in a 2.5" form factor
  • 8 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
  • 4200 RPM spindle with FDB motor runs quietly
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy notebooks
  • 300000 hour MTTF rating supports long-term reliability

60GB IDE laptop drive for legacy notebooks

This 2.5 inch Toshiba MK6025GAS provides 60GB of storage on an IDE Ultra ATA100 interface. It spins at 4200 RPM with an 8MB cache and a Fluid Dynamic Bearing motor rated for 300000 MTTF hours. The bare drive is suited to older laptops that require a parallel ATA connection.

Suits restorations needing a direct IDE replacement

Technicians repairing vintage notebooks with 44-pin IDE sockets will find the correct form factor and interface here. The 12ms average seek time and 7.14ms latency match period-correct performance expectations. Builders whose systems lack a legacy IDE controller cannot install this drive.

Interface decides compatibility

The IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 connector is the single specification that determines whether this drive fits the target machine. Verify the host has a matching 44-pin parallel ATA port 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 $74.99
Pricier than about 54% 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 $1,249.83 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineSuper Slimline
Model nameMK6025GAS
Total capacity60 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency7.14 ms
Rotational speed4,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.60 kg
Package size76 × 13 × 89 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the MK6025GAS in a laptop and what step is often missed?

Slide the 2.5 inch drive into the IDE bay and secure the 44-pin connector; the step people miss is setting the jumper to master or cable select before closing the case.

What maintenance or replacement will the MK6025GAS need later?

The Fluid Dynamic Bearing motor is rated for 300000 MTTF hours; no routine maintenance is required, but plan to replace the drive once it reaches that service life or shows read errors.

What limit appears first on the MK6025GAS during sustained use?

The 4200 RPM spindle and 12ms average seek time cap sustained throughput; the 8MB cache helps burst transfers but cannot overcome the mechanical speed ceiling.

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