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Hitachi DK23DA40F 40GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 4200 2.5-inch 2MB Hard Drive
- 40GB Storage Capacity
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Interface: IDE (Ultra ATA/100)
- Rotational Speed: 4200 RPM
- Cache: 2MB
- Designed for legacy systems
- Suitable for older laptops and devices
- IDE interface compatibility
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 40GB
- Form Factor
- 2.5-inch
- Interface
- IDE (Ultra ATA/100)
- Rotational Speed
- 4200 RPM
- Cache
- 2MB
Product details
The Hitachi DK23DA40F is a 2.5-inch IDE hard drive with a capacity of 40GB. It features an Ultra ATA/100 interface and operates at a rotational speed of 4200 RPM, with a 2MB cache. This drive is designed for older portable devices and systems that utilize the IDE interface.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 40GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Interface | IDE (Ultra ATA/100) |
Additional Specifications
| Rotational Speed | 4200 RPM |
| Cache | 2MB |
Description
The Hitachi DK23DA40F is a 2.5-inch hard disk drive with a 40GB storage capacity, specifically designed for systems that utilize the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, also known as ATA or PATA. This drive operates using the Ultra ATA/100 standard, which provides a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 100MB/s, suitable for the performance expectations of systems from its era. Its primary use case is for older laptops, desktop computers, or embedded systems that predate the widespread adoption of SATA interfaces. With a rotational speed of 4200 RPM, this drive prioritizes lower power consumption and quieter operation, characteristics often desired in portable computing devices of the past. While not as fast as higher RPM drives, it offers adequate performance for basic operating systems, applications, and data storage in legacy environments. The 2MB cache is standard for drives of this class, helping to manage data flow efficiently. The 2.5-inch form factor is typical for laptop hard drives, making the DK23DA40F a direct replacement or upgrade option for older portable computers. Its IDE interface ensures compatibility with motherboards and controllers that feature this legacy connection. The Hitachi DK23DA40F serves as a functional storage component for maintaining or restoring older systems that rely on IDE technology.
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