Compaq 249171002 20GB 7200RPM IDE Ultra ATA/100 3.5 Hard Drive

Product Description

The Compaq 249171002 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 20GB storage capacity. It operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, which was considered quite fast for IDE drives of its time, offering improved performance over 5400 RPM models. The interface used is IDE Ultra ATA/100, also known as ATA-6, which provided a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 100 megabytes per second. This drive is specifically identified as a Compaq part, indicating its likely use as an original component in Compaq Presario desktops or ProLiant servers from the late 1990s or early 2000s. Its 20GB capacity is modest by today's standards but was sufficient for operating systems and applications of that era. The 7200 RPM speed would have contributed to quicker boot times and application loading. For users maintaining or restoring older Compaq computer systems, the 249171002 serves as a direct replacement or compatible upgrade. Its IDE interface means it is not compatible with modern SATA ports, limiting its use to systems equipped with an appropriate IDE controller. The part number 249171002 is crucial for identifying this specific Compaq hard drive model.