HP 0950-4310 20GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) 4200 2.5-inch Hard Drive

SKU 0950-4310

Brand HP

Capacity: 20GB
Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
Rotational Speed: 4200 RPM
Form Factor: 2.5-inch
Designed for Older Notebooks
Legacy Storage Solution
Low Power Consumption

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 20GB
Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
Rotational Speed: 4200 RPM
Form Factor: 2.5-inch
Drive Type: HDD

Product details

This HP hard drive offers a 20GB capacity, designed for older laptops or specific embedded systems. It utilizes an IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface for connectivity and operates at 4200RPM, prioritizing compatibility and lower power consumption over high speed. The 2.5-inch form factor is standard for notebook computers of its era.

Technical Information

Capacity	20GB
Interface	IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
Rotational Speed	4200 RPM

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	2.5-inch
Drive Type	HDD

Description

The HP 0950-4310 is a 2.5-inch hard drive with a 20GB capacity, primarily intended for older laptop models or systems that utilize the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface. This drive adheres to the Ultra ATA/100 (also known as ATA-6) standard, which was a common interface for IDE devices, offering data transfer rates up to 100MB/s. Its 4200RPM rotational speed is indicative of its design focus on power efficiency and reduced heat generation, typical for portable computers of its time. This drive serves as a legacy storage solution, suitable for restoring older machines, replacing failed drives in vintage laptops, or for use in embedded systems that require IDE connectivity. The 20GB capacity is modest by today's standards but was sufficient for operating systems and essential applications in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Its lower rotational speed also contributes to quieter operation compared to higher-speed drives. Given its specifications, the HP 0950-4310 is not intended for high-performance computing but rather for maintaining the functionality of older hardware. It represents a piece of computing history, providing essential storage for systems that predate the widespread adoption of SATA interfaces. Compatibility with specific motherboards and controllers is key when considering this drive for any application.

Condition: Refurbished