Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device | 82 | 120 | 52 | 49 | 0.73 | 1.12 | 10.90 | 3.73 |
| Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device | 82 | 120 | 52 | 49 | 0.73 | 1.12 | 10.90 | 3.73 |
| Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device | 82 | 58 | 28 | 30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device should be used.
Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device
The Maxtor 6Y080L0 is an 80GB hard drive from the manufacturer Maxtor, which has been used in the past for desktop computers and other applications. Here is detailed information about this model:
Product description:
The Maxtor 6Y080L0 is an internal ATA hard drive designed for use in desktop computers, workstations and other systems. With a capacity of 80 GB, it belongs to the older generation of hard drives that were on the market before the widespread use of SSDs and large capacities.
Technical details:
- Model name: Maxtor 6Y080L0
- Capacity: 80GB
- Interface: ATA-133 (Parallel ATA, PATA)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Speed: 7,200 rpm
- Buffer size (cache): 2 MB
- Average access time: 8.9 ms
- Data transfer rate: Up to 133 MB/s (depending on the ATA interface)
- Average latency: 4.17 ms
- Operating temperature: 5°C to 55°C
- Volume: 34 dBA (in operation)
- Energy consumption:
- Operation: 7.0 watts
- Standby: 6.5 watts
Features:
- ATA-133 Interface: The Maxtor 6Y080L0 uses the ATA-133 interface, also known as Ultra ATA/133. This interface offers a maximum data transfer rate of 133 MB/s, which was a high performance for the time of its introduction.
- High rotation speed: With a rotation speed of 7,200 rpm, the hard drive offers good performance in terms of access times and data transfer rates compared to older models with lower rotation speeds.
- Buffer Size: The 2MB cache buffer improves performance during frequent read and write operations by caching data and reducing access times.
- Reliability: The Maxtor 6Y080L0 is designed for reliability and offers solid protection for data through internal error correction mechanisms.
Areas of application:
- Desktop Computers: The Maxtor 6Y080L0 was a common choice for desktop computers in the early 2000s that needed a reliable and powerful hard drive.
- Workstations: This hard drive also found its place in workstations that were used for basic tasks such as office work, Internet use and simple data processing.
- Upgrade Options: For older systems that required hard drive replacement, the 6Y080L0 was a cost-effective option.
- Archiving: The hard drive can be used in some cases for archiving purposes or in older systems that do not have high performance requirements.
Summary:
The Maxtor 6Y080L0 is an 80GB ATA hard drive with a maximum data transfer rate of 133MB/s and a rotation speed of 7200RPM. With a 2MB cache buffer, it offers solid performance for early 2000s applications. Designed for desktop computers and workstations, it is suitable for basic tasks as well as an upgrade option for older systems. The drive is now largely obsolete due to its older technology and limited capacity, but it may still be of interest in specialized applications or for certain needs.
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Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device.
The Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Maxtor 6Y080L0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.