TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device | 250 | 98 | 43 | 42 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 14.91 | 6.35 |
| TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device | 250 | 91 | 39 | 38 | 0.41 | 0.90 | 11.16 | 4.93 |
| TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device | 250 | 86 | 30 | 41 | 0.53 | 0.78 | 14.74 | 6.09 |
The measurement of the TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device should be used.
The Toshiba MK2552GSX is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed for use in various applications and devices. This hard drive belongs to the Toshiba MK-GSX series and offers a mix of performance, capacity and energy efficiency. Here is the detailed information about this model, including technical details, features and application areas:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 250 GB (Gigabytes)
2. Form factor:
- 2.5 inch (standard form factor for laptop and external hard drives)
3. Interface:
- SATA II (3Gb/s)
4. Speed:
- 5,400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
5. Cache:
- 8MB cache
6. Average access time:
- About 12 ms (milliseconds)
7. Transfer rate:
- Maximum transfer rate: Up to 300 MB/s (SATA II limitation)
8. Operating temperature:
- Typically 0°C to 60°C
9. Storage temperature:
- Typically from -40°C to 65°C
10. Noise level:
- Operation: Approximately 25 dB
- Idle: Approximately 22 dB
11. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- About 600,000 hours
12. Energy consumption:
- Idle: Approximately 0.9 W
- Operation: Approximately 2.2 W
Features
1. Capacity:
- With 250 GB, the MK2552GSX offers sufficient storage space for operating systems, applications and a moderate amount of data.
2. Performance:
- The hard drive has a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, which provides sufficient performance for everyday applications and basic tasks, but it is not as fast as 7200 RPM hard drives or SSDs.
3. Cache:
- The 8 MB cache improves performance by caching frequently used data more quickly.
4. Energy efficiency:
- Power consumption is relatively low, making the hard drive an energy efficient option for laptops and mobile devices.
5. Noise level:
- The hard drive is quiet during operation and when idle, making it a good choice for environments where low noise levels are desired.
6. Reliability:
- The MTBF of about 600,000 hours indicates good reliability, which is suitable for use in various devices.
7. Compatibility:
- The SATA II interface is backwards compatible with older SATA versions and enables integration into various systems.
Areas of application
1. Laptops:
- The 2.5-inch hard drive is ideal for use in laptops as it offers a good balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency.
2. External drive:
- Due to its size and performance, the hard drive can also be used in external enclosures to provide additional portable storage capacity.
3. Backup solutions:
- Useful for backing up data and as a secondary drive for storing important files and backups.
4. System Upgrade:
- A good choice for upgrading older systems with larger hard drive capacities and better performance.
5. Compact systems:
- Due to its size, the hard drive is also suitable for use in compact or mobile systems, such as compact desktop PCs or portable devices.
6. Multimedia storage:
- Suitable for storing media files such as photos, music and videos, especially in systems where space for more data is needed.
Summary
The Toshiba MK2552GSX is a 250 GB hard drive in 2.5-inch format that stands out for its 5,400 RPM speed, 8 MB cache and SATA II interface. It offers a good mix of capacity and performance for everyday tasks and is particularly suitable for laptops and mobile devices due to its low power consumption and noise level. The hard drive has a solid MTBF of around 600,000 hours and is well compatible in various systems. With its capacity and energy efficiency, it is a useful option for backup solutions, system upgrades and as an additional storage unit.
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TOSHIBA MK2552GSX 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 TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device.
The TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the TOSHIBA MK2552GSX ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.