Toshiba MK1032GAX User Manual

TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS
STORAGE DEVICE DIVISION
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
MK1032GAX (HDD2D08)
2.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVE
USER MANUAL

Toshiba MK1032GAX Specifications

General

Capacity	100 GB
Cache	8 MB
Rotation Speed	5400 RPM
Average Seek Time	12 ms
Power Consumption (Read/Write)	2.5 W
Power Consumption (Idle)	0.7 W
Shock Resistance (Non-operating)	900 G
Height	9.5 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100 mm
Form Factor	2.5 inch
Transfer Rate	100 MB/s

Summary

Introduction

General Features

Details key features like rotational speed, capacity, interface, and buffer size.

Setup and Installation

Master/Slave Configuration

Explains how to configure the drive as master or slave using jumpers.

Installation Guidelines

Provides notes on mounting, handling, and connecting the drive within a computer system.

Using the Hard Disk Drive

Data Backup

Recommends regular backup of data files to prevent loss.

Troubleshooting

System Capacity Recognition

Addresses issues with systems not recognizing full HDD capacity and suggests software solutions.

Desktop/Tower Installation

Explains the need for a mounting kit for installing a 2.5-inch drive into desktop/tower systems.

Specifications

General and Functionality

Details general info, capacity, speed, seek time, buffer, and transfer rates.

Drive Characteristics and Reliability

Lists internal drive specs like heads, cylinders, sectors, and reliability metrics.

Electrical and Power

Covers voltage, power consumption during operation, and shock resistance.

Physical Dimensions

Details the physical dimensions (height, width, depth) and weight of the drive.

Regulatory Compliance

Lists standards and certifications the drive complies with, including UL, CSA, TUV, and EMC.

Drive Connectors

Interface Connector Details

Describes the drive side connector for the interface.

Host Side Connector Recommendation

Specifies the recommended connector for the host system.

Cable Characteristics

Details cable characteristics like diameter, impedance, max length, and capacitance.

Interface Pin Assignment