TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 | 320 | 228 | 93 | 100 | 1.09 | 1.26 | 7.45 | 3.33 |
TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 | 320 | 217 | 103 | 86 | 0.88 | 0.92 | 9.39 | 4.46 |
TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 | 320 | 211 | 98 | 79 | 1.06 | 1.35 | 7.70 | 3.01 |
TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 | 320 | 206 | 100 | 79 | 0.78 | 1.19 | 10.81 | 3.53 |
TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 | 320 | 199 | 89 | 79 | 1.09 | 1.45 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 | 320 | 128 | 58 | 53 | 0.90 | 1.16 | 19.07 | 7.13 |
The measurement of the TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 should be used.
The Toshiba MQ01ACF032 is a 2.5-inch hard drive designed for use in laptops and other compact devices. Here is the detailed information about this hard drive:
1. Technical details
- Model: Toshiba MQ01ACF032
- Capacity: 320GB
- Form factor: 2.5 inch
- Speed: 5400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Cache: 8 MB
- Height: 9.5 mm
- Weight: Approximately 115 g
2. Functions
- SATA II interface: Supports data transfer rates of up to 3 Gb/s, which is sufficient for most applications.
- 5400 RPM Speed: A lower speed compared to 7200 RPM hard drives, which increases power consumption efficiency and results in quieter operation.
- 8 MB Cache: The cache temporarily stores frequently accessed data to improve access times and increase performance.
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ): Improves performance for parallel reads and writes by intelligently ordering commands.
- Thermal Control: Monitors the hard drive temperature and adjusts operating parameters to prevent overheating.
3. Areas of application
- Laptops: Particularly suitable for use in laptops due to their 2.5-inch design and low energy consumption.
- Compact Desktop PCs: Also suitable for compact desktop systems where space is limited.
- Backup Solutions: Can be used as a secondary hard drive in external enclosures to backup and store data.
- Upgrade for older systems: Useful for upgrading older devices that still use mechanical hard drives to increase storage capacity.
4. Advantages
- Energy efficiency: The 5400 rpm speed contributes to lower power consumption, which is particularly advantageous in mobile devices.
- Compact size: The 2.5-inch design is ideal for devices with limited space.
- Quiet operation: Lower rotation speed results in quieter operation compared to faster hard drives.
- Reliability: Toshiba is known for making reliable hard drives, and this model is no exception.
5. Disadvantages
- Performance: Compared to 7200 RPM hard drives or modern solid-state drives (SSDs), the MQ01ACF032 offers slower read and write speeds.
- Capacity: 320GB is a limited storage space, which may not be enough for modern applications and data volumes.
- SATA II interface: Slower data transfer rates compared to newer SATA III interfaces, which may slightly limit performance in new systems.
6. Installation and Compatibility
- Installation: The hard drive is installed in a 2.5 inch bay of a computer or laptop and connected via a SATA data cable and a SATA power cable.
- Compatibility: The MQ01ACF032 is compatible with most devices that support a 2.5" SATA bay. It can be used in various operating systems including Windows, macOS and Linux.
Summary
The Toshiba MQ01ACF032 is a 320 GB hard drive that features a 2.5-inch design, 5400 rpm speed and SATA II interface. It is particularly well suited for use in laptops and compact systems, but offers lower performance compared to faster hard drives and SSDs. Its energy efficiency and quiet operation make it a solid choice for older or mobile devices where power consumption and noise levels are more important than absolute performance and maximum capacity.
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TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 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 MQ01ACF032.
The TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the TOSHIBA MQ01ACF032 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.