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Hitachi HDD725032AT8DA 320GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 7.2K 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 320GB
- Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100 (PATA)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Cache: Not Specified
- Designed for legacy systems with IDE controllers
- Higher performance for IDE drives with 7200 RPM speed
- Suitable for older desktop computers and servers
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 320GB
- Interface
- IDE Ultra ATA/100
- Rotational Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Cache
- Not Specified
Product details
The Hitachi HDD725032AT8DA is a 320GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 hard drive with a 7200 RPM rotational speed. This drive is designed for older systems that utilize the Parallel ATA interface, offering a substantial capacity for its interface type.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 320GB |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/100 |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Cache | Not Specified |
Description
The Hitachi HDD725032AT8DA is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 320GB storage capacity, specifically designed for systems that use the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, also known as Parallel ATA (PATA). This drive supports the Ultra ATA/100 standard, which represents the highest performance tier for IDE interfaces, offering a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 100MB/s. Its 7200 RPM spindle speed provides a significant performance advantage over the more common 5400 RPM drives found in many older IDE systems. This drive is an excellent option for users looking to upgrade or maintain older desktop computers, workstations, or servers that are equipped with IDE controllers and lack SATA ports. The 320GB capacity is substantial for an IDE drive and can accommodate operating systems, applications, and a good amount of user data. The 7200 RPM speed ensures that data access times are relatively quick, making the system feel more responsive compared to drives with lower rotational speeds. Given the prevalence of IDE interfaces in computers from the late 1990s through the mid-2000s, the HDD725032AT8DA serves a critical role in preserving the functionality of legacy hardware. It offers a reliable and relatively high-performance storage solution for those who need to keep older systems running or who are building retro computing projects. Compatibility with the Ultra ATA/100 standard ensures it can take full advantage of the capabilities of compatible IDE controllers.
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