Assorted Toshiba 40GB 5400RPM ATA-100 8MB Cache 2.5-inch Internal Hard Drive.
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Assorted Toshiba 40GB 5400RPM ATA-100 8MB Cache 2.5-inch Internal Hard Drive.

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Category
Internal Hard Drive
Type
ATA-5

About this product

This Toshiba 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive provides 40 GB of storage. It operates at 5400 RPM and features an 8 MB cache, connecting via a PATA/IDE/EIDE interface (ATA-100). The drive is compatible with both laptops and PCs, making it a versatile option for older systems. Manufactured in China, it comes in a silver color and is available in assorted models (MK4026GAX, MK6026GAX), with one unit of each MPN included.

Our take

If you're maintaining an older laptop or PC that still uses the PATA/IDE interface, this Toshiba 40GB drive could be a fitting replacement. The 40GB capacity is small by today's standards, but perfectly adequate for basic OS installations and applications on vintage machines. The 5400 RPM speed is typical for a 2.5-inch drive of this era, and the 8 MB cache helps smooth out data access. The fact that it comes in assorted MPNs (MK4026GAX, MK6026GAX) implies some minor variations, but the core specs remain consistent for legacy system needs.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 2.5-inch laptop form factor
  • 8 MB cache included
  • PATA/IDE/EIDE interface
  • Compatible with laptops and PCs

Cons

  • Small 40 GB storage capacity
  • Slower 5400 RPM speed
  • Older ATA-100 interface

Specifications

  • Compatible With Laptop, PC
  • Color Silver
  • MPN MK4026GAX, MK6026GAX
  • Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
  • Brand Toshiba
  • Form Factor 2.5 in
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Type
Internal Laptop Drive
Unit Type
Unit
Drive Type(s) Supported
HDD
Storage Capacity
40 GB
Unit Quantity
one of each MPN
Interface
PATA/IDE/EIDE
Country of Origin
China
Cache
8 MB

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