Toshiba announces 2TB hard disk drive for client storage applications

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH announces the launch of its new MQ04 Series 2TB HDD model MQ04ABD200, designed for use in notebook PCs, all-in-one and slim-line desktop systems, and other applications requiring high capacity storage and 2.5-inch mobile-class durability.

The MQ04ABD200 dual-disk model delivers 2TB of storage capacity in a compact 2.5-inch, 9.5mm height form factor.



The drive’s 6Gbit/s[3] SATA interface and 5,400rpm performance, combined with a large 128MiB[4] buffer, result in a 34% increase in maximum transfer rates and a 50% improvement in power efficiency compared with Toshiba’s previous 1TB mobile-class model generation, MQ01ABD100.

“The value, performance and space efficiency of the new MQ04 2TB capacity model has greatly improved while utilising our field-proven two disk design,” said Takahiro Kasahara, Senior Manager HDD Business Unit, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH. “Achieving 2TB capacity in the industry-standard 2.5-inch form-factor with just 9.5mm height is a big advance.”