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Silver 2.5 inch 7mm SATA hard drive in anti-static bag

Toshiba

Toshiba MQ01ACF050 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" 7mm internal hard drive

SKU CH-C1MC-0J6B4

500GB 2.5-inch 7200 RPM SATA hard drive with 16MB cache and 7mm slim profile for thin laptops

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA III (SATA 6.0 Gb/s)
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle cuts load times versus 5400 RPM mobile drives
  • 7 mm slim profile fits ultrabooks and thin laptops where 9.5 mm drives cannot
  • SATA III 6.0 Gb/s interface maximises transfer rates with modern motherboards
  • 16 MB cache buffer improves data processing efficiency and multitasking
  • NCQ and S.M.A.R.T. technologies protect data integrity and monitor drive health

Slim 7 mm 2.5" drive for thin systems

The Toshiba MQ01ACF050 is a 500 GB internal hard drive built in a 7 mm 2.5 inch form factor. It targets laptops ultrabooks and small desktops that cannot accept a 9.5 mm drive. The SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface connects to standard motherboards and enclosures without adapters.

7200 RPM spindle with 16 MB cache

Spinning at 7200 RPM the drive moves data faster than typical 5400 RPM mobile units. The 16 MB buffer smooths burst workloads and keeps the SATA link busy. Power draw and acoustic output remain within normal ranges for a single-platter 2.5 inch mechanical drive.

Bare drive with NCQ and S.M.A.R.T. support

The drive ships in an anti-static bag without screws cables brackets or retail packaging. Native Command Queuing reorders commands to reduce head movement and improve throughput. S.M.A.R.T. monitoring reports health attributes so software can warn of developing faults before data loss occurs.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $30.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $61.98 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,365 items is $62.21 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineMQ01ACF Series
Model nameMQ01ACF050
Total capacity500 GB
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III (SATA 6.0 Gb/s)
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" 7mm drive and what step is often missed?

Slide the SATA data and power connectors into the laptop or desktop bay; the step people miss is checking that the chassis accepts a 7mm height because many bays are built for 9.5mm drives.

What maintenance or replacement will the 500GB 7200 RPM drive need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the drive will eventually need replacement when S.M.A.R.T. attributes indicate wear or when mechanical failure occurs after years of use.

What limit appears first on the SATA 6.0 Gb/s drive under sustained use?

The 7200 RPM mechanical throughput ceiling is reached before the 6.0 Gb/s interface saturates, so sustained transfers level off at the drive's physical media speed.

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