Product Information
The MK1637GSX is a hard disk drive manufactured by Toshiba, designed for use in notebook computers. It has a storage capacity of 160GB and a rotational speed of 5,400 revolutions per minute (RPM). This hard drive uses a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA-II) interface and has an 8MB buffer. The drive measures 2.5 inches in width and has a thickness of 9.5mm. In this article, we will provide detailed information about the MK1637GSX Toshiba 160GB 5.4K RPM 8MB Buffer SATA-II 7-Pin 2.5inch Notebook Hard Disk Drive.
Capacity and Speed
The MK1637GSX has a storage capacity of 160GB, which is sufficient for most notebook computer users. This capacity allows users to store large amounts of data, including documents, pictures, music, and videos. With a rotational speed of 5,400 RPM, this hard drive is able to read and write data quickly. It is important to note that higher RPMs generally result in faster performance, but also increase the heat and noise generated by the hard drive.
Interface and Buffer
The MK1637GSX hard drive uses a SATA-II interface, which is a newer and faster version of the original SATA interface. SATA-II has a higher maximum data transfer rate, allowing data to be transmitted at speeds of up to 3 gigabits per second (Gbps). The SATA-II interface is backward compatible with the original SATA interface, allowing the MK1637GSX hard drive to be used with older computer systems.
The MK1637GSX also has an 8MB buffer, which is a small amount of memory used to temporarily store data as it is transferred between the hard drive and the computer system. This buffer helps to improve the overall performance of the hard drive by reducing the number of times the drive needs to access the disk platters to retrieve data.
Form Factor
The MK1637GSX hard drive measures 2.5 inches in width, which is a common size for notebook computer hard drives. It has a thickness of 9.5mm, which is also a standard size for notebook computer hard drives. This form factor makes the MK1637GSX compatible with most notebook computer systems.
Compatibility
The MK1637GSX hard drive is compatible with most notebook computer systems that have a SATA or SATA-II interface. It is important to note that some older notebook computer systems may not support SATA-II and may require an adapter to be used with this hard drive.
Reliability
The MK1637GSX hard drive is designed to be reliable and durable. It has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 600,000 hours, which is a measure of the expected lifetime of the hard drive. This rating indicates that the MK1637GSX is expected to last for a long time, even with heavy use.
In Summary, the MK1637GSX Toshiba 160GB 5.4K RPM 8MB Buffer SATA-II 7-Pin 2.5inch Notebook Hard Disk Drive is a reliable and high-performance hard drive designed for use in notebook computers. With a storage capacity of 160GB, a rotational speed of 5,400 RPM, and an 8MB buffer, this hard drive is capable of quickly and efficiently storing and retrieving data. Its SATA-II interface and standard form factor make it compatible with most notebook computer systems. The MK1637GSX's reliability and durability make it a good choice for users who require a high-performance hard drive for their notebook computer.
General Information about the Toshiba MK1637GSX
- Manufacturer: Toshiba
- Part Number or SKU# MK1637GSX
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Product Name: Notebook Drives
Technical Specifications
- Capacity : 160 GB
- Interface : SATA-II (Serial ATA-300) 7-Pin
- Drive Dimensions : 2.5 Inch
- Spindle Speed : 5400 RPM
- Buffer: 8MB
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 lbs
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Notebook hard drives are among the most important and popular storage devices in the market. These drives come in different storage capacities, form factors, and speed of data access.
A laptop or Notebook hard drive stores every user's information, including the operating system and other programs. Therefore, establishing basic requirements for choosing a laptop HDD is critical for making the right decisions.
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Notebook Hard Drives That Provide Improved Data Storage Capacities
A new Notebook HDD or an upgrade to an existing one will give users the chance of increasing storage. With options such as the 2TB-5.4K RPM, 1.5TB-5.4K RPM, and 1TB-7.2K RPM, Notebook drives, users can store massive amounts of data. There are even better units that can hold up to 4TB of data.
At the same time, there are lower storage options such as the 250GB-4.2K RPM, 320GB-7.2K RPM, and others. The Notebook drives come with different interfaces that further improve their performance. For example, users can transfer data at rates as high as 6 GB per second with the SATA interface.
Some other models come with SAS or SCSI interfaces. These interfaces help users to meet specific data transfer needs. They are easily customizable, offering fast and consistent performance.
Enhances Performance Coupled with Advanced Storage Management System
High-quality notebook hard drives greatly influence the overall performance and load times of the system. How fast users can check through files, copy and paste their data, and perform other operations depends on the laptop's HDD.
Not only that, but the laptop's hard drive is also responsible for managing the loading of various programs. There is at least one spinning magnetic disk on each hard disk drive that helps with data storage. Read and write speed users achieve in real-time depends on the rotational speed of the spinning magnetic disk.
AllHDD offers laptop or desktop internal hard drive options spinning at 5,400 to 7,200 revolutions per minute. These drives offer fast performances to programs, even while working with large files. Users can also purchase laptop HDD with variable speed options. These types of drives consume lesser energy and spin between 5.4K and 7.4K revolutions per minute.
These notebook drives are suitable for loading very complex applications. Therefore, they are suitable for a wide range of users, ranging from programmers to data analysts and others. Drives with the Multi-Tier Catching tech can help simplify the transfer of data. Thus, saving users some time to complete other tasks.
Straightforward Installation with Standard Connectors and Form Factors
These Notebook hard drives come with different data platter sizes. These are the standard form factors, which are the 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives. The 2.5-inch drives are smaller, making them fit in laptops and notebooks. They also fit into portable enclosures such as desktops, external hard drives, or mobile HDD applications.
Also, the 2.5-inch notebook internal hard drives use less power for spinning. They draw power from users' laptops without the need for an external power supply. Both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives can be easily moved from one place to another; shipping comes without worry.
The built-in connector that comes standard with these hard drives throws their usefulness up a notch. In recent years, most laptops have switched to the SATA interface due to the simple configuration.
Drives that come with the SATA interface use hard drive enclosures to allow them to work as external hard drives. Other laptop HDDs come with built-in Thunderbolt connectors. These are highly important for users undertaking high-resolution video streaming.
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