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Hitachi DK23FA60 Travelstar 4K80 60GB 7200RPM Ultra ATA-100 8MB
- Capacity: 60GB
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Interface: Ultra ATA-100 (PATA/IDE)
- Rotational Speed: 7200RPM
- Buffer Size: 8MB
- Designed for older laptops
- Travelstar series for mobile computing
- Reliable storage for legacy systems
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Brand
- Hitachi
- Model
- Travelstar 4K80
- Part Number
- DK23FA60
- Capacity
- 60GB
- Form Factor
- 2.5-inch
Product details
The Hitachi DK23FA60 Travelstar 4K80 is a 60GB 2.5-inch PATA (IDE) hard drive. It operates at 7200RPM and features an 8MB buffer, offering decent performance for older laptops and portable devices from its era.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Brand | Hitachi |
| Model | Travelstar 4K80 |
| Part Number | DK23FA60 |
| Capacity | 60GB |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Interface | Ultra ATA-100 (PATA/IDE) |
| Rotational Speed | 7200RPM |
| Buffer Size | 8MB |
Description
The Hitachi DK23FA60, part of the Travelstar 4K80 series, is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed for use in laptops and other portable computing devices that utilize the Parallel ATA (PATA), also known as IDE, interface. With a capacity of 60GB, it was a common size for notebooks during the early to mid-2000s. The drive operates at a rotational speed of 7200RPM, which was considered high performance for mobile drives of its time, offering faster data access and transfer rates compared to slower 4200RPM or 5400RPM drives. This hard drive features an 8MB buffer, which helps to improve performance by temporarily storing frequently accessed data, reducing the need for the drive head to constantly seek data on the platters. The Ultra ATA-100 interface provides a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 100MB/s, which was the standard for PATA drives at the time. Its robust design is characteristic of Hitachi's commitment to reliability in mobile storage solutions. The DK23FA60 is an excellent choice for restoring or upgrading older laptops that are equipped with PATA interfaces. It offers a balance of capacity, speed, and reliability suitable for running operating systems, applications, and storing personal files on legacy systems. Its 7200RPM speed makes it particularly well-suited for users who require a bit more performance from their older portable machines.
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