166973-001-3 - Compaq 6GB 5400PM ATA-33 3.5-inch Hard Drive

SKU 166973-001-3

Brand Compaq

6GB Storage Capacity
5400 RPM Rotational Speed
ATA-33 Interface
256KB Cache Buffer
3.5-inch Form Factor
Designed for older Compaq systems
Legacy storage component

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 6GB
Interface: ATA-33
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Cache: 256KB
Form Factor: 3.5-inch

Product details

The Compaq 166973-001-3 is a 6GB hard drive featuring an ATA-33 interface and a 5400RPM spindle speed. It includes a 256KB cache and is a 3.5-inch drive.

Technical Information

Capacity	6GB
Interface	ATA-33
Rotational Speed	5400 RPM

Additional Specifications

Cache	256KB
Form Factor	3.5-inch

Description

The Compaq 166973-001-3 is a 6GB hard drive designed for use in older computer systems, likely from Compaq. It utilizes the ATA-33 interface, also known as Ultra DMA/33, which offers a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 33MB/s. The drive operates at a spindle speed of 5400 RPM, providing a balance between performance and power consumption typical for drives of its era. This 3.5-inch drive features a small 256KB cache. The cache is used to temporarily store data, improving the efficiency of read and write operations. However, with such a small cache size, its impact on performance is limited compared to modern drives. The 6GB capacity is extremely small by today's standards, suitable only for basic operating systems and a limited number of applications. This hard drive is a legacy component and is primarily relevant for users seeking to maintain or repair vintage Compaq computers. It is not compatible with modern SATA interfaces and would require specific IDE controller support on the motherboard. Its limited capacity and slow interface make it unsuitable for contemporary computing needs.

Condition: Refurbished