Toshiba

Toshiba MK1060GSCX – 100GB | SATA 1.5Gb/s | 4200RPM | 2.5" | Industrial HDD

$609.00

Brand New, Factory Sealed | In Stock | Bulk Orders Available

The MK1060GSCX is a 100GB SATA 1.5Gb/s hard drive featuring 4200RPM, 8MB cache, and 12ms average seek time in a 2.5" 9.5mm form factor. Built for 24/7 power-on operation in industrial computing environments, it is ideal for digital surveillance, factory automation systems, and embedded PC applications. Compatible with industrial computers, ATMs, and ruggedized systems requiring extended temperature tolerance from -15°C to +70°C. This automotive-grade design delivers exceptional reliability across wide temperature, altitude, and vibration ranges for continuous operation in harsh environments.

All products from Anand International ship brand new and factory sealed. Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers.

Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Toshiba
  • Model: MK1060GSCX
  • Capacity: 100GB
  • Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Spindle Speed: 4200RPM
  • Cache: 8MB
  • Form Factor: 2.5" (9.5mm height)
  • Seek Time: 12ms average
  • Latency: 7.14ms average
  • MTBF: Industrial grade
  • Drive Type: Industrial/Automotive grade
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • 100GB capacity for essential data storage
  • SATA 1.5Gb/s interface for reliable connectivity
  • 4200RPM spindle speed optimized for power efficiency
  • 8MB buffer for enhanced performance
  • Extended temperature range -15°C to +70°C
  • 24/7 continuous operation capability
  • Automotive-grade reliability for harsh environments
  • 9.5mm height fits compact industrial systems
  • Direct replacement for legacy systems requiring SATA connectivity
  • 90-day Anand International warranty on all legacy stock
  • Free domestic US shipping included
  • Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers
Compatibility

Compatible with industrial PCs, embedded systems, ATMs, digital surveillance equipment, and factory automation controllers requiring SATA interface. Not compatible with systems requiring higher capacity storage or 7200RPM performance levels.

Shipping & Returns
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  • Same-Day Shipping: Order placed before 2PM PST will ship the same day. Orders received after this time will ship the following business day.
  • Hassle-Free Returns: If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it within 10 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.

100GB SATA 1.5Gb/s 4200RPM Extended Temp Factory Sealed

Why the MK1060GSCX is the right industrial storage solution

This automotive-grade 2.5" drive represents Toshiba's specialized engineering for 24/7 industrial applications. Designed for continuous operation in temperatures from -15°C to +70°C, it delivers reliable performance in harsh environments. The 4200RPM spindle speed optimizes power consumption while the 8MB cache ensures adequate throughput for industrial data logging and embedded applications.

Extended Temperature Operation

Operates continuously from -15°C to +70°C, providing the widest temperature range for 24/7 power-on operation in the HDD market at the time of manufacture.

Industrial-Grade Reliability

Automotive-grade design engineered for 24/7 operation with enhanced vibration resistance compared to standard mobile drives.

Compact 9.5mm Profile

Standard 2.5" form factor with 9.5mm height fits embedded systems, industrial PCs, and space-constrained applications.

SATA 1.5Gb/s Connectivity

Serial ATA interface provides reliable data transfer with 8MB buffer for smooth operation in industrial environments.

New Old Stock with 90-Day Warranty

Available as brand new, factory sealed old stock units from Anand International with a 90-day warranty. Ideal for legacy system maintenance, vintage computing restoration, and hard-to-find replacement needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for SATA, including information on usage, configuration, and compatibility.

1. What is a SATA hard drive used for?

A SATA (Serial ATA) hard drive is used in desktops, laptops, servers, and NAS systems for data storage. It’s the most common hard drive type, offering a balance of speed, affordability, and wide compatibility.

2. What’s the difference between SATA I, II, and III?

The difference is speed. SATA I supports up to 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s), SATA II up to 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s), and SATA III up to 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s). Most modern drives use SATA III but remain backward compatible with older versions.

3. Are SATA hard drives compatible with older systems?

Yes. SATA drives are backward compatible, meaning a SATA III drive can work on a SATA II or I port, though performance will be limited to the slower speed of the system.

4. What’s the maximum capacity of a SATA hard drive?

SATA hard drives come in a wide range of capacities, from 500GB to over 20TB. This makes them suitable for everything from basic desktop use to large-scale data storage and backup.

5. Can I use a SATA hard drive in RAID or NAS systems?

Yes. SATA drives support RAID configurations and can be used in NAS systems. For higher reliability, enterprise-grade SATA models such as NAS, surveillance, or data-center drives are recommended.

6. What is the difference between a 2.5" and a 3.5" SATA hard drive?

2.5" SATA drives are smaller and commonly used in laptops or compact systems, while 3.5" SATA drives are larger and primarily used in desktops, servers, and NAS devices.

7. How do SATA hard drives compare to SSDs?

Both use the SATA interface, but HDDs store data on spinning disks while SSDs use flash memory. SSDs are much faster, but SATA HDDs remain more affordable for high-capacity storage.