April 09, 2002

TOSHIBA INTRODUCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST 30GB PER PLATTER 2.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVE FAMILY

Technology Leader Further Demonstrates Storage Expertise, Advancing Areal Density To Deliver 60GB HDD

IRVINE, Calif, Toshiba's Storage Device Division (SDD), the industry pioneer in small form factor, high-capacity hard disk drives (HDDs), today announced a 60GB 2.5-inch drive - the first 2.5-inch HDD product based on a 30GB per platter design. Toshiba was first to market for the past three generations with 10GB, 15GB and 20GB per platter products. The new 30GB per platter product marks the fourth generation of areal density leadership in the 2.5-inch 9.5mm form factor, delivering the industry's highest areal density at 48.8 gigabits per square inch. 

The new drive supports fast transfer rates and seek times, allowing users to access more data in less time. Ideal for multi-functional mobile PCs and non-PC applications such as telecommunications, printers, copiers, GPS systems and MP3 players, the new 60GB dual platter drive provides manufacturers with an abundance of capacity and performance in a compact form factor.

"Toshiba's customers have come to rely on our consistency, reliability and first-to-market delivery," said Amy Dalphy, manager, HDD business unit, Toshiba SDD. "Market-leading areal density and overall product leadership is what customers expect and receive from Toshiba's storage portfolio."

The new HDD line offers 60GB (MK6021GAS) capacity in an ATA-5 compliant interface, supporting high transfer rates of 100MB/sec. The robust HDD can withstand operational shock of up to 200g and non-operating shock of up to 800g, and will begin shipping in late May.

With the introduction of lead-free soldering and halogen-free printed circuit boards on all new hard disk drives produced by Toshiba, the environmentally conscious can be reassured of Toshiba's commitment to the global environment.

Toshiba's HDD products can be ordered through industrial distributors, or for additional information please visit www.harddrives.toshiba.com.

Model	MK6021GAS
Capacity	60GB
Platters	2
Heads	4
Average seek time	12ms
Data transfer rate	Ultra DMA/100
Rotational speed	4,200 RPM
TPI	78.9K
BPI	618K (max)
Voltage	5V
Power consumption	R/W: 2.3W Low Power Idle: 0.70W
Energy consumption	0.012 W/GB
Buffer memory	2MB
Interface	ATA-5
Dimensions (WxDxH)	70 x 100 x 9.5 (mm)
Weight	99g
Shock resistance	Operating: 1,960 m/s2 (200G) Non-operating: 7,840 m/s2 (800G)
Acoustic noise	Idle: 24 dB Seek: 31 dB

About Toshiba Storage Device Division
Toshiba SDD, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., leads the market in the development, design and manufacturing of DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, slim CD-R/RW, combination CD-RW/DVD-ROM, 1.8-inch hard disk drives and 2.5-inch hard disk drives. Toshiba SDD markets high-quality peripherals to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, value-added dealers, systems integrators and distributors in the United States. Inherent in the company's product line is the high-quality engineering and manufacturing that has established Toshiba products as worldwide leaders. For more information, visit www.sdd.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS) is comprised of multiple divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging products and services. Products include industry leading portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories, servers, including communications and portable servers, storage subsystems, cable modems, digital business telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security systems, and projectors. TAIS provides sales, marketing, services and manufacturing for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, which is a world leader in high technology and integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products and systems. Toshiba has global sales of over $50 billion and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.

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