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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive bare drive with label

Toshiba

Toshiba MK5061GSYN 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-3ATN-81XQQ MPN MK5061GSYN

A 500 GB, 7200 RPM 2.5" SATA laptop hard drive with 16 MB cache and 12 ms average seek time

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • Capacity500GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Cache16MB
  • Average Seek Time12ms
  • 7200 RPM for faster data access
  • 500 GB capacity stores large libraries
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • 5 mm slim profile suits most 2.5 inch slots

Capacity and interface

This is a new 500 GB Toshiba laptop hard drive with a 2.5 inch form factor, 7200 RPM spindle speed and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface. It includes 16 MB of cache and measures 9.5 mm in height.

Who it suits

The drive suits users replacing a failed 2.5 inch SATA drive in an older notebook or upgrading capacity for general storage. It is not for buyers who need a solid-state drive, a drive larger than 500 GB, a 6 Gb/s SATA link or a thinner 7 mm z-height.

Deciding specification

The SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface and 9.5 mm height determine whether this drive fits and works in the target laptop; verify the host connector and bay clearance before purchase.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM for faster data access
  • 500 GB capacity stores large libraries
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • 5 mm slim profile suits most 2.5 inch slots

Specifications

BrandTOSHIBA
SeriesMKxx61GSYN
ModelMK5061GSYN
PackagingBare Drive
Capacity500GB
RPM7200 RPM
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Cache16MB
Average Seek Time12ms
Average Latency4.16ms
Flash Memory CapacityN/A
Form Factor2.5"
Height (maximum)9.5mm
Width (maximum)69.75mm
Length (maximum)100.3mm
UsageFor Power Computing
Shipping weight0.48 kg
Package size102 × 76 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a 2.5-inch SATA 3.0Gb/s bay to install this 500GB 7200 RPM drive?

Yes, the drive fits a standard 2.5-inch 9.5mm SATA 3.0Gb/s bay and requires that interface to operate.

Will this 16MB cache SATA 3.0Gb/s drive work if my older laptop only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?

The drive is backward compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s controllers, though it will run at the slower link speed.

How can I verify the 7200 RPM MK5061GSYN is healthy after installation?

Run a SMART self-test and confirm the drive reports zero reallocated sectors and passes the short DST.

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