HP 200350-001 20GB IDE Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) 4200 2.5-inch 1MB Hard Drive

Product Description

The HP 200350-001 is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed for use in portable computers. It offers a storage capacity of 20 gigabytes, which was standard for many laptops during the late 1990s and early 2000s, sufficient for operating systems and essential applications of the time. This drive utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, specifically supporting the Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) standard. This interface provided improved data transfer speeds over earlier IDE versions, enhancing system responsiveness. The drive operates at a rotational speed of 4200 RPM, a common specification for laptop drives of this period, balancing performance with power efficiency and thermal considerations. It is equipped with a 1MB cache buffer, which helps to speed up data access by storing frequently used information. Designed to fit into the standard 2.5-inch drive bays of laptops, the HP 200350-001 is a functional component for users maintaining or restoring older notebook systems. Its compatibility is limited to systems featuring an IDE Ultra ATA/66 controller. For retro computing enthusiasts or those needing to replace a drive in a legacy laptop, this hard drive offers a period-appropriate storage solution.