Dell 89659 6.4GB 5400RPM IDE 512KB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

SKU 89659

Brand Dell

Capacity: 6.4GB
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Cache: 512KB
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
Designed for legacy Dell systems
IDE interface

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 6.4GB
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Cache: 512KB
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
Drive Type: HDD

Product details

The Dell 89659 is a 6.4GB 3.5-inch IDE hard drive, representing older technology for legacy Dell systems. It features a 5400 RPM rotational speed and a small cache size.

Technical Information

Capacity	6.4GB
Interface	IDE (PATA)
Rotational Speed	5400 RPM

Additional Specifications

Cache	512KB
Form Factor	3.5-Inch
Drive Type	HDD

Description

The Dell 89659 hard drive is a legacy storage component with a capacity of 6.4GB. It utilizes the older IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface, which was standard in computers from the late 1990s and early 2000s. This drive is intended for older Dell systems that do not support SATA interfaces. Operating at 5400 RPM, this drive offers basic performance suitable for older operating systems and applications. The small 512KB cache is typical for drives of this era and helps manage data flow, though it is significantly smaller than modern drive caches. Its 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktop computers. This drive would primarily serve as a replacement part for vintage Dell machines requiring an IDE hard drive for basic functionality, such as booting an operating system or storing small amounts of data.

Condition: Refurbished