Conner CFS420A-8 420GB IDE 32MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Designed for legacy PC systems
- Suitable for retro computing projects
- Requires IDE controller
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 420MB
- Interface
- IDE (ATA)
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Cache
- 32MB
- Brand
- Conner
- Model
- CFS420A-8
Product details
The Conner CFS420A-8 is a 3.5-inch IDE hard drive with a 420MB capacity and 32MB of cache. It employs the IDE interface, common in personal computers from the early to mid-1990s. This drive is suitable for vintage computing enthusiasts or systems requiring legacy storage.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 420MB
- Interface
- IDE (ATA)
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Cache
- 32MB
- Brand
- Conner
- Model
- CFS420A-8
Description
The Conner CFS420A-8 is a 420MB hard drive featuring the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, a standard for personal computer storage during the 1990s. Similar to its counterpart, the CFS420A-7, this drive is housed in a 3.5-inch form factor and was designed for internal installation in desktop computer cases. The inclusion of 32MB of cache memory was a significant feature for drives of this era, aimed at enhancing data access speeds and overall system responsiveness. This drive represents the storage technology prevalent during the time when operating systems such as MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, and early versions of Windows 95 were in common use. The IDE interface, also referred to as ATA or PATA (Parallel ATA), provided a direct connection to the computer's motherboard, facilitating data transfer between the CPU and the storage device. Due to its limited capacity and the obsolescence of the IDE interface for modern computing, the Conner CFS420A-8 is primarily of interest for individuals engaged in vintage computer restoration, retro gaming setups, or the maintenance of specific legacy systems that necessitate original or compatible hardware. It functions as a historical component for computing projects rather than a practical solution for contemporary data storage requirements.
Condition: Refurbished
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