Toshiba MK2023GAS Internal 2.5 Inch Hard Disk Drive

The Toshiba MK2023GAS Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD2187) is a 2.5-inch IDE/Ultra ATA-100 drive offering 20 GB of storage, designed for legacy notebook computers, embedded systems, and industrial computing platforms. It uses a 44-pin IDC connector and ATA-5 interface, delivers internal data transfer up to 32.1 MB/s and a maximum interface rate of 100 MB/s, and spins at 4200 RPM with a 2 MB cache. The drive is 9.5 mm tall, operates at 5 VDC, and employs a Fluid Dynamic Bearing motor for smoother operation; MTBF is rated at 300,000 hours. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators rely on this drive for replacement of failed storage devices, legacy system repairs, embedded computer upgrades, and industrial maintenance. Common replacements include Toshiba MK3021GAS, MK4021GAS, and MK6021GAS. Typical applications include legacy laptops, industrial automation controllers, POS terminals, medical equipment, CNC machines, embedded controllers, and OEM equipment requiring dependable 2.5-inch IDE storage for operating systems, software, and data.