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Compaq VQ20Y011-011-01-B DiamondMax Plus D740X 20GB 7200RPM ATA-133 2MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- 20GB Storage Capacity
- 7200 RPM Rotational Speed
- ATA-133 Interface
- 2MB Cache Buffer
- 3.5-inch Form Factor
- DiamondMax Plus series
- Designed for older desktops
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 20GB
- Interface
- ATA-133
- Rotational Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Cache
- 2MB
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
Product details
The Compaq VQ20Y011-011-01-B DiamondMax Plus D740X is a 20GB hard drive with a 7200RPM spindle speed and an ATA-133 interface. It features a 2MB cache and a 3.5-inch form factor.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 20GB |
| Interface | ATA-133 |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 2MB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Description
The Compaq VQ20Y011-011-01-B, identified as a DiamondMax Plus D740X drive, is a 20GB hard drive designed for desktop computers. It utilizes the ATA-133 interface, also known as Ultra DMA/133, which provides a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 133MB/s, representing the peak of the ATA interface standard. The drive operates at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, offering good performance for its generation. This 3.5-inch drive is equipped with a 2MB cache. This cache size was considered substantial for drives of this era, helping to improve the speed and efficiency of data transfers by buffering frequently accessed information. The 20GB capacity is modest by modern standards but was adequate for operating systems and applications prevalent in the early to mid-2000s. As a legacy component, the VQ20Y011-011-01-B is primarily relevant for users maintaining older systems. It requires an IDE controller on the motherboard and is not compatible with modern SATA interfaces. Its performance and capacity limitations make it unsuitable for current computing demands, but it serves its purpose in vintage PC restoration.
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