Toshiba has announced their latest 2.5-inch 7200RPM drives for a variety of applications including notebook computers, servers, and high security. Three different product lines will be available.
Toshiba has announced their latest 2.5-inch 7200RPM drives for a variety of applications including notebook computers, servers, and high security. Three different product lines will be available.
MKxx61GSY: Available in 160 to 640GB capacities, the MKxx61GSY is targeted at high-end notebook PCs, gaming laptops, and mobile workstations as well as all-in-one and slimline desktop PCs.
The MKxx61GSY has an optional free-fall sensor to detect unexpected drops; other specifications include a 16MB cache, 12ms average seek time, and 3.0Gbps interface. Several models will be available; there will be two-platter 640/500GB versions and single-platter 320/250/160GB.
High-Durability MKxx61GSYB: Leveraging the MKxx61GSY platform, the MKxx61GSYB series is a high-durability model targeted at 24×7 applications such as network routers, network switches, blade servers, and point-of-sale terminals in a full range of capacities from 80 to 500GB.
The MKxx61GSYB has similar specifications as the GSY except a faster 10.5ms average seek time. It will be available in a two-platter 500GB model and single-platter 250/160/80GB.
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED): The third member of the family, designed to the TCG Opal Specification, provides industry-standard, government-grade security features for organizations wanting to secure data at rest for compliance with data privacy policies. The SED drives will be available after launch of the GSY and GSYB series models.
Availability
Volume production of the MKxx61GSY is scheduled in Q3 of this year; the MK61GSYB will be available Q4 this year, and the SED models do not have a scheduled launch date yet.
