MHW2060AC
2.5-Inch, Extreme Environment, 4200 RPM
MHW2040AC - MHW2040AC E - MHW2060AC - MHW2060AC E
Fujitsu introduces its third generation hard disk drive designed to operate in extreme environments.
- Exceptionally high quality, reliability, robustness and performance
- 2.5-inch, 4,200 RPM hard disk drives feature a Parallel ATA interface and 60GB(1) of storage capacity
- Supports 24x7 applications
- Operating temperatures as high as 85ºC (185ºF) and as low as -30ºC (-22ºF)
- Ideal for outdoor applications such as ATMs, point-of-sale (POS) Systems, auto-ticketing machines, and automotive GPS devices and marine navigation systems
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- One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment
and formatting
One megabyte (MB) = 1,000,000 bytes; One gigabyte (GB) = 1,000 megabytes; Gigabit (Gb) = 1,000 megabits; RPM = Revolutions Per Minute
Fujitsu enables new applications for data storage with its third generation HDD designed for extreme operating environments. Automotive, aircraft, marine and industrial equipment manufacturers are demanding reliable data storage for GPS navigation systems, ruggedized computing and other outdoor applications. The Fujitsu extreme environment HDDs allow manufacturers to enter these new and rapidly growing markets with confidence.
Engineered to perform in outdoor environments, the MHW2 AC series retains the outstanding level of quality and reliability for which Fujitsu is renowned. These 2.5-inch, 4,200 RPM HDDs feature 60GB(1) of storage, low power consumption and low acoustic noise. Designed to operate at temperatures as high as 85°C and as low as -30°C, Fujitsu extreme environment HDDs are an excellent choice for outdoor applications such as ATMs, point-ofsale (POS) Systems, auto-ticketing machines, and suitable for automotive GPS devices.
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- One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment
and formatting
One megabyte (MB) = 1,000,000 bytes; One gigabyte (GB) = 1,000 megabytes; Gigabit (Gb) = 1,000 megabits; RPM = Revolutions Per Minute
| Model | MHW2040AC | MHW2060AC | MHW2040AC E | MHW2060AC E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Capacity (formatted)(1) | 40.0 GB | 60.0 GB | 40.0 GB | 60.0 GB | |
| Bytes/Sector | 512 | ||||
| Seek Time | Track to track | 1.5 ms typ. | |||
| Average | 12 ms typ. (Read), 14 ms typ. (Write) | ||||
| Maximum | 22 ms typ. | ||||
| Average Latency | 7.14 ms | ||||
| Rotational Speed | 4,200 RPM | ||||
| Data Transfer to/from Host | 100 MB/sec | ||||
| Interface | ATA-7 | ||||
| Buffer size(2) | 8 MB | ||||
| Power Requirements | Voltage | 5 V ± 5% | |||
| Spin-up | 1.2 A max | ||||
| Read/Write | 1.8 W typ. | ||||
| Idle(3) | 0.7 W typ. | ||||
| Standby(3) | 0.2 W typ. | ||||
| Sleep(3) | 0.1 W typ. | ||||
| Dimensions | Height | 9.5 mm (0.37 in.) | |||
| Width | 70 mm (2.8 in.) | ||||
| Depth | 100 mm (3.9 in.) | ||||
| Weight | 96 g (3.36 oz.) or less | ||||
| Ambient Temperature | Operating | -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F) | -30°C to 85°C (-22°F to 185°F) | ||
| Non-operating | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | ||||
| Gradient | 20°C (68°F) / H or less | ||||
| Relative Humidity | Operating | 8% to 90% RH (non-condensing) | |||
| Non-operating | 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) | ||||
| Max wet bulb | 29°C (Op.) / 40°C (Non Op.) | ||||
| Vibration | Operating | 9.8 m/s² (1.0 G) (5 to 500 Hz) | |||
| Non-operating | 49m/s² (5.0 G) (5 to 500 Hz) | ||||
| Shock | Operating | 2,940 m/s2 (300 G) 2ms | |||
| Non-operating | 8,820 m/s² (900 G) 1ms | ||||
| Altitude | Operating | -300 to 4,000 m (-1,000 to 13,000 ft.) | |||
| Non-operating | -300 to 12,000 m (-1,000 to 40,000 ft.) | ||||
| Acoustics Noise | HDD Idle | 1.5 bels (typ.) | |||
| Limited Warranty | 1 year (from date of purchase). Visit online or call toll free at (800) 626-4686 for full Limited Warranty details and restrictions. | ||||
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- One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment
and formatting
One megabyte (MB) = 1,000,000 bytes; One gigabyte (GB) = 1,000 megabytes; Gigabit (Gb) = 1,000 megabits; RPM = Revolutions Per Minute - 2
- A small portion of buffer memory is used for drive firmware control
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- SATA PHY in slumber mode.
1 year (from date of purchase).
Consult the Limited Warranty Guide or call us toll free at (800) 626-4686 for full Limited Warranty details and restrictions.

