Toshiba MK3259GSXP User manual

Hard
Drive
MK1659GSXP
MK2559GSXP
MK3259GSXP
MK5059GSXP
MK6459GSXP
Toshiba’s MKxx59GSXP series of 5,400 RPM hard disk drives
is a long data sector counterpart to the MKxx76GSX line-up.
Both product series build upon the maturity of the Toshiba
320GB1per-platter architecture to oer the same big storage
capacities with a technology boost to enhance quality and
span 160 to 640GB. e MKxx59GSXP series uses Advanced
Format (AF) technology where data is stored on the media in
4,096 bytes per sector increments. Compatibility with legacy,
512 bytes per sector applications is maintained through AF
emulation techniques, called 512e2.
e large storage capacities, ruggedness and cool operation
of the MKxx59GSXP models are well-suited for mobile
and compact, stationary applications. eir massive storage
capacity and energy eciency also make the MKxx59GSXP
line an attractive, space-saving alternative to desktop hard
drives. Power consumption can be reduced by more than 80%
over like-capacity 3.5-inch hard disk drives.
While reducing or eliminating the use of certain toxic,
hazardous or controversial chemicals and materials3in the
drive, the MKxx59GSXP series is ideal for Windows® 74and
Mac®5OS-based notebook, all-in-one and EnergyStar® desktop
PCs, external storage devices and other computing.
High Capacity, Energy Ecient
Solutions for a Multitude of
2.5-inch Applications
5,400 RPM
2.5-Inch SATA Hard Disk Drives
Up to 640GB1of Storage Capacity
5,400 RPM Rotational Speed
Eco-conscious and Durable Design
4,096/512e2AF Implementation
MTTF of 600,000 Hours

MKxx59GSXP 09/2012
5,400 RPM
2.5-Inch SATA Hard Disk Drives
1One Terabyte (1TB) = 1,000 Gigabytes (GB). One Gigabyte (1GB) means 109= 1,000,000,000
bytes using powers of 10. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity
using powers of 2 for the denition of 1GB = 230 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows
less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will also be less if the computer includes one
or more pre-installed operating systems, pre-installed software applications, or media content.
Actual formatted capacity may vary.
2Compatibility with legacy, 512 bytes per sector applications is maintained through AF emulation
techniques, called 512e.
3Concentrations of chlorine and bromine are below 900 ppm for each substance, surpassing the
IEC61249-2-21:2003 criteria set for printed circuit boards by the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC), in applying the criteria to all components in the HDD. IEC is the leading
global organization that denes internationally-recognized standards for electrical, electronic and
associated technologies.
4Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
5Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Subject to Change: While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure
the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specications, congurations, prices,
system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. Product image
may represent design model. Product image may represent design model.
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MK1259GSXP MK1659GSXP MK2559GSXP MK3259GSXP MK5059GSXP MK6459GSXP
Series Overview
Drive Capacity 160GB1 250GB1 320GB1 500GB1 640GB1
Drive Interface Serial ATA, Revision 2.6 / ATA-8
Number of Platters (disks) 1 1 1 2 2
Number of Data Heads 2 2 2 4 4
Sector Size (bytes) 4096/512e2
Transfer Rate to Host 3 Gb/sec
RoHS Compliant Yes
Performance
Track-to-track Seek 2 ms
Average Seek Time 12 ms
Rotational Speed 5,400 RPM
Average Latency 5.55 ms
Buffer Size 8 MB
Power Requirements
Voltage 5V (+/- 5%)
Spin up (start) Power 4.5 watts
Seek Power 1.85 watts
Read/Write Power 1.5 watts
Low Power Idle 0.55 watts
Standby Power 0.18 watts
Sleep Power 0.15 watts
Physical Size
Dimensions (W) x (D) x (H) 69.85 mm (2.75”) x 100.0 mm (3.94”) x 9.5 mm (0.37”)
Weight 98 g (3.46 oz) 98 g (3.46 oz) 98 g (3.46 oz) 102 g (3.60 oz) 102 g (3.60 oz)
Environmental
Temp - Operating 5° to 55°C (41° - 131°F)
Temp - Non-Operating -40° to 60°C (-40° - 140°F)
Vibration - Operating 9.8 m/s² (1.0G) 5 to 500 Hz
Vibration - Non-Operating 49 m/s² (5.0G) 15 to 500 Hz
Shock - Operating 3,920 m/s² (400G) 2ms
Shock - Non-Operating 8,820 m/s² (900G) 1ms
Acoustics
Acoustics (idle) 19 dB 19 dB 19 dB 25 dB 25 dB
Acoustics (seek) 20 dB 20 dB 20 dB 25 dB 25 dB
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty 3 years (from date of purchase)