Overview
The Toshiba MK4026GAX is a 40GB capacity 2.5-inch form-factor IDE hard disk drive designed for laptop and portable storage applications. Operating at 5400 RPM with a 16MB buffer, this ATA-100 drive delivers reliable data storage for legacy systems. The unit is in used condition and has been tested for full operational functionality.
Key Features
- 40GB formatted capacity with ATA-2/3/4/5/6 interface support
- 5400 RPM rotational speed with fluid dynamic bearing motor for reduced noise and heat
- 16MB cache buffer for improved data transfer performance
- 2.5-inch form factor optimized for portable and slim laptop designs
- Load/unload technology, NoiseGuard, and SilentSeek for reduced acoustic signature
- Perpendicular recording technology maximizes data density
- S.M.A.R.T. monitoring support for predictive failure detection
Technical Specifications
The MK4026GAX meets legacy system requirements with verified specifications across multiple sources:
- Capacity: 40.007GB formatted
- Interface: ATA-2/3/4/5/6
- Rotational Speed: 5,400 RPM
- Cache: 16MB
- Average Seek Time: 11 ms
- Average Latency: 5.5 ms
- Transfer Rate (External): 100 MBps
- Internal Data Rate: 103 MBps
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch
- Physical Dimensions: Width 2.8 inch, Depth 3.9 inch, Height 0.4 inch
- Motor Type: Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB)
- Connector Type: 44-pin IDE (PATA)
- Condition: Used, tested, fully functional
Typical Applications
The MK4026GAX is suitable for:
- Replacement drives for legacy laptops and portable systems
- Data recovery and archival storage on older notebook computers
- Testing and evaluation of IDE-based laptop systems
- Retrofit projects requiring original or compatible Toshiba drives
- Embedded systems and industrial appliances using 2.5-inch IDE storage
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems
- Any laptop or portable computer with 2.5-inch IDE (PATA) interface
- Legacy notebook models from early 2000s era
- Embedded systems and industrial controllers with IDE support
- S.M.A.R.T.-capable diagnostics tools and monitoring software
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Toshiba MK4026GAX direct equivalent units
- Legacy Toshiba 40GB 2.5-inch IDE drives in Toshiba laptop models
- Compatible replacements for similar-capacity IDE drives in the MK40xx series
- Verify model compatibility with your specific laptop before ordering
Works With
- IDE/ATA-100 (ATA-6) host adapters and controllers
- Standard 2.5-inch PATA laptop drive bays and enclosures
- Hard disk diagnostics and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring utilities (ActiveSMART recommended)
- External USB-to-IDE adapters and hard drive enclosures
- Data recovery software compatible with IDE file systems
