Dell 88868 2.1GB 5400RPM IDE 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

SKU 88868

Brand Dell

Capacity: 2.1GB
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
Designed for older Dell systems
Suitable for legacy applications
Part Number: 88868

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 2.1GB
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Interface: IDE
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
Brand: Dell
Part Number: 88868

Product details

This is a Dell 88868 2.1GB 5400RPM IDE 3.5-Inch Hard Drive. It is an older generation hard drive suitable for legacy systems or specific applications requiring IDE interfaces.

Technical Information

Capacity	2.1GB
Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Interface	IDE

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	3.5-Inch
Brand	Dell
Part Number	88868

Description

The Dell 88868 hard drive is a legacy storage component with a capacity of 2.1GB. It operates at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM and utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface. This type of interface was common in personal computers and servers from the late 1990s through the early 2000s. This 3.5-inch drive is specifically identified as a Dell part, suggesting it was likely used as an original equipment component in Dell desktop computers or entry-level servers of that era. Its relatively small capacity and IDE interface make it unsuitable for modern computing needs but valuable for maintaining or repairing older Dell systems that require original or compatible hardware. For users seeking to restore vintage Dell machines or requiring a drive for specific legacy applications that are not compatible with modern SATA interfaces, the Dell 88868 serves a niche purpose. Its 5400 RPM speed is typical for drives of its generation, offering basic performance for operating systems and applications of the time.

Condition: Refurbished