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HP 204531-001-17 20.4GB 4500RPM IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) 128KB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Storage Capacity: 20.4 GB
- Rotational Speed: 4500 RPM
- Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
- Cache: 128 KB
- Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
- Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Manufacturer: HP
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 20.4 GB
- Interface
- IDE Ultra ATA/100
- Rotational Speed
- 4500 RPM
- Cache Size
- 128 KB
- Form Factor
- 3.5-Inch
- ATA Standard
- ATA-6
Product details
This HP hard drive offers a storage capacity of 20.4GB, ideal for older systems or specific legacy applications. It operates at a rotational speed of 4500RPM, providing a balance between performance and power consumption for its era. The drive utilizes an IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of motherboards from the early 2000s.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 20.4 GB |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/100 |
| Rotational Speed | 4500 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Cache Size | 128 KB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
| ATA Standard | ATA-6 |
Description
The HP 204531-001-17 is a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive designed for desktop computer systems. With a storage capacity of 20.4 Gigabytes, it was a common choice for users requiring basic storage for operating systems, applications, and personal files during the early to mid-2000s. Its 4500 RPM spindle speed offered a reliable performance level for everyday computing tasks, while the 128KB cache helped to improve data access times. Connectivity is established via the IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface, also known as ATA-6. This parallel interface standard allowed for data transfer rates of up to 100 Megabytes per second, which was a significant advancement at the time. The IDE interface was prevalent in many motherboards, making this drive compatible with a broad spectrum of personal computers from that generation. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktop internal drives, ensuring physical fit within most computer cases. This particular model, identified by SKU 204531-001-17, is part of a series of HP hard drives that prioritized stability and compatibility for mainstream users. While modern storage solutions offer vastly superior capacities and speeds, drives like the 204531-001-17 played a crucial role in the evolution of personal computing, enabling the storage of increasingly complex software and digital content.
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