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Dell 038951 4.3GB 4200RPM IDE/ATA 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 4.3GB
- Interface: IDE/ATA
- Rotational Speed: 4200 RPM
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Designed for legacy laptops and compact systems
- Suitable for basic operating system and application storage
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 4.3GB
- Interface
- IDE/ATA
- Rotational Speed
- 4200 RPM
- Form Factor
- 2.5-inch
- Drive Type
- HDD
Product details
The Dell 038951 is a 4.3GB IDE/ATA 2.5-inch hard drive, commonly found in older laptops and compact computing devices. It operates at 4200 RPM, providing basic storage capabilities for operating systems and applications of its era. This drive utilizes the IDE/ATA interface for connectivity.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 4.3GB |
| Interface | IDE/ATA |
| Rotational Speed | 4200 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Drive Type | HDD |
Description
The Dell 038951 hard drive is a legacy storage component designed for older portable computing devices. With a modest 4.3GB capacity, it was sufficient for the operating systems and applications prevalent during its time of manufacture. The 4200 RPM rotational speed indicates a focus on power efficiency and lower heat generation, which were critical considerations for battery-powered laptops. This drive employs the IDE/ATA interface, a parallel interface standard that was widely adopted for hard drives and optical drives in personal computers before the advent of SATA. Its 2.5-inch form factor is standard for laptop hard drives, allowing it to fit into the compact bays found in most portable machines. While its capacity and speed are significantly lower than modern drives, it served its purpose effectively in its intended application. For users maintaining or restoring older systems, the Dell 038951 represents a specific piece of hardware that may be required for compatibility. It is not suitable for modern computing needs due to its limited storage space and slower data transfer rates, but it remains a functional component for historical or specialized legacy systems.
Condition: Refurbished
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