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097524 - Dell 16.8GB IDE 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 16.8GB
- Interface: IDE/ATA
- Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
- Cache: 2MB
- Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
- Brand: Dell
- Part Number: 097524
- Legacy storage device
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 16.8GB
- Interface
- IDE/ATA
- Rotational Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Cache
- 2MB
- Form Factor
- 3.5-Inch
- Drive Type
- HDD
Product details
The Dell 097524 is a 16.8GB 3.5-inch hard drive with an IDE/ATA interface. It operates at 5400RPM and features a 2MB cache, typical for older generation desktop or server storage.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 16.8GB |
| Interface | IDE/ATA |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 2MB |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
| Drive Type | HDD |
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 097524 |
Description
The Dell 097524 is a legacy 3.5-inch hard disk drive with a capacity of 16.8GB. It utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment), interface, which was a standard for connecting storage devices in computers from the late 1980s through the early 2000s. This interface is characterized by its parallel data transfer method and requires specific cabling (typically a 40-pin ribbon cable). Operating at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, this drive offers moderate performance suitable for basic computing tasks or as a secondary storage device in older systems. The 2MB cache helps to buffer data during read and write operations, though it is significantly smaller than caches found in modern drives. Its 3.5-inch form factor indicates it is designed for desktop computer cases or server chassis that accommodate larger drives. Given its capacity and interface type, the Dell 097524 is primarily relevant for maintaining or restoring older computer systems that rely on IDE/ATA technology. It is not suitable for modern systems that exclusively use SATA or NVMe interfaces. This drive represents an older generation of storage technology, offering a glimpse into the evolution of hard drive capacities and interfaces.
Condition: Refurbished
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