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DIY Upgrade Bundle: 250GB Toshiba MK2555GSX 5400RPM 2.5" SATA HD 8MB Cache, OWC Express USB 2.0 Kit + Includes OWC 5 Piece Tool Kit. 3 Year Toshiba Factory Warranty on HD, 1yr OWC Enclosure Warranty. (OWCYMK2555GSX)

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Special OWC Bundle!
OWC Express 2.5" SATA Enclosure Kit
with
250GB Toshiba MK2555GSX 5400RPM Drive and 5 piece toolkit.

Everything you need in one package, immediately ready to assemble and:

  • Backup and store your data with style and confidence.
  • Take your data with you - small enough to keep in a shirt pocket!
  • Easily add additional laptop storage with no AC adapter required.

Examples of how this bus-powered Express bundle can be used in real world situations:

Power Users / Travelers: Relocate your "home folder" to your Express and have your files with you at home, at work or on the road without the need to synchronize your machines.

Laptop Owners: Clone your current internal SATA hard drive in your laptop to the new drive. Then install the new, larger drive in your laptop and keep the smaller drive in yourExpress for additional storage space.

iTunes Aficionados: Keep a copy of your iTunes library on your external drive to play on multiple machines.

Gamers: Add additional storage to your XBox 360 or PS3 game console to store music, media, and other downloads. PS3 even includes a backup utility to protect your internal drive's data.

For Everyone: Have the piece of mind of a complete backup plan. Create a bootable clone of your hard drive at regular intervals so if your computer goes down, your productivity doesn't go down with it. Boot to another computer and keep on working!

OWC Express DIY Kit
Want more than just USB?
Do you need more connectivity options & the faster data transfer speeds that come with them? On-The-Go DIY Kits with Firewire 800/400 and USB 2.0 options are available here.

The Drive

MK2555GSX (HDD2H24)
2.5" HDD 250GB*

 

 

 

The MK2555GSX 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive offers quiet acoustics and enhanced durability, providing a solid storage solution for high-capacity mobile PCs, game consoles, printers and external storage. Advanced servo techniques combined with mechanical design changes minimize noise and make them nearly inaudible during operation, with the 250GB model performing close to the threshold of human hearing.

Further design optimizations have boosted the durability of the MK2555GSX to provide industry-leading robustness against operating shock. An optional free-fall sensor (FFS) feature further protects user data against potentially hazardous external shock and vibration events.

Key Features

  • 250 Gigabytes* of Storage Capacity
  • 5,400 RPM Spin Speed
  • Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps and Extended SATA Features
  • Light-weight, Standard 9.5mm-High Design
  • Super-quiet Seek Technology
  • Eco-friendly Design in Materials and Low Power Consumption**
Overview:
Storage Capacity 250GB*
Data Heads 2
Number of Disks 1
Interface SATA 3.0Gb/s (SATA Revision 2.6/ATA-8)
Sector Size 512
Performance:
Rotational Speed 5,400 RPM
Average Latency 5.55ms (avg)
Data Buffer 8MB***
Transfer Rate to Host 3.0Gb/s
Power Requirements:
Power Supply +5V(+/-5%)
Spin-up 4.5watts (peak max)
Read/Write 1.4watts (typ)
Standby**** 0.18watts (typ)
Sleep**** 0.13watts (typ)
Seek Time:
Track-to-track 2ms
Average 12ms
Maximum 22ms
Physical & Environmental Specs
Dimensions/Weight:
Height 0.37" (9.5mm)
Width 2.75" (69.85mm)
Depth 3.94" (100mm)
Weight: 3.45 oz (98g)
Ambient Temperature:
Operating 41°- 131°F (5° to 55°C)
Non-Operating -4° - 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Shipping -40° - 158°F (-40° to 70°C)
Vibration and Shock:
Operating Vibration 1.0G (5 - 500 Hz)
Operating Shock 350g/2ms
Non-Operating Shock 900g/1ms
Acoustics:
Idle 1.9 bels
Seek 2.0 bels
Reliability Characteristics
Error Rates:
Non-recoverable 1 in 1014 bits
Seek 1 in 106 seeks
Other:
Preventive Maintenance None
MTBF (Power on hours) 600,000
Warranty 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty

* One Gigabyte (1 GB) means 109 = 1,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using powers of 2 for the definition of 1 GB = 230 = 1,073,741,824 bytes, and therefore shows less storage capacity. Available storage capacity will also be less if the computer includes one or more pre-installed operating systems, pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual formatted capacity may vary.

** Free of brominated flame retardants (BFR) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC); hazardous halogens, antimony trioxide and red phosphorous also eliminated from all components in the MKxx55GSX drive series.

*** Buffer space available to the user.

**** S-ATA power management features applied.

Subject to Change
While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice.

 

Includes OWC 5-Piece Mini Toolkit

The OWC 5-Piece Mini Toolkit includes the right size tools needed to install memory and/or drives into most laptop or desktop/tower computers.

Toolkit Contains:

  • Nylon Spudger
  • Phillips #00
  • Straight Blade 1.8mm
  • Torx T8
  • Torx T6

Need more "spudgers"? Get them now so you're prepared!
Replace or purchase more Nylon pry tools* "spudgers" with the Newer Technology 2 Piece Pry Tool Set for only $0.99 !

 

The Enclosure

Other World Computing

OWC Express
USB 2.0 2.5" Hard Drive Kit - Sleek Silver Color
MacPCUSB


Pocket-sized USB bus powered ventilated enclosure for a 2.5" Serial ATA (SATA) I/II hard drive or SSD offering the ultimate combination of style and value in portable data storage and backup.

Express your digital life with style, convenience, and value!
The 2 oz., pocket-sized OWC Express USB 2.0 Enclosure offers bus powered* personal storage performance in an ultra-portable design. With no AC adapter needed, a USB connecting cable and carrying sleeve included, and compatibility with Macs and PCs, the OWC Express puts your music, photos, and personal data in the fast lane.

*Bus powered via USB port on most computers, provided computer's bus supplies appropriate power needs.

Compact and versatile - No AC Adapter Required!
The OWC Express 2.5" USB 2.0 Enclosure offers maximum mobile data storage/backup potential with a sleek, totally bus powered design. Just add your own 2.5" Serial ATA (SATA) I/II hard drive up to 9.5mm height and take your digital life with you wherever you roam!
 


Product Specifications:
Chipset:

Jmicron 20329 USB 2.0 chipset

Interfaces Supported:
  • USB 2.0 / 1.1 Backwards compatible
Port Configuration:
  • USB 2.0 - (1) mini "B" port
Maximum Data
Transfer Rate:
  • USB 2.0 - 480Mbps (or 60MB/sec)
System Requirements:

USB 2.0:

  • Macintosh: Macintosh with USB interface, either built in or via 3rd party card. USB 2.0 drivers required for use with Mac OS X, USB 2.0 not supported on any other Macintosh OS. Mac OS 8.6 and above for use with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is fully backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
  • PC: PC with USB interface and Windows 98 or other OS with USB support. USB 2.0 drivers required for USB 2.0 use. Check with your OS manufacturer for the availabilty of USB 2.0 drivers for your system, and if your USB card supports USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is fully backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
Cooling: Super quiet fanless ventilation
Power Supply: Bus Power via USB on all models with USB 2.0 port
Drive Requirements: Any 2.5" SATA hard drive.
External Case Dimensions: 3.07" (W) x 5.12" (D) x .55" (H)
Enclosure Weight
(no accessories):
2.0 ounces (56g)
Operating Environment:
Temperature: Dependant on mechanism installed
Relative humidity: Dependant on mechanism installed
Shock: Dependant on mechanism installed
Vibration: Dependant on mechanism installed
Warranty:

1 Year OWC Warranty


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The OWC Express Kit Includes:
  • OWC Express 2.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
  • High Quality Double Shielded USB 2.0/1.1 (mini-B type) connecting cable
  • Quick Installation Guide
  • Carrying sleeve

Assembly Instructions:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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