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HP 204531-001 20GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 5400 3.5-in 128KB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 20GB
- Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100
- Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
- Cache: 128KB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Designed for desktop systems
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Product Overview
The HP 204531-001 is a 20GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 hard drive designed for reliable data storage. It features a 5400 RPM spindle speed and a 128KB cache, making it suitable for basic computing needs and older system upgrades.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 20 GB |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/100 |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 128 KB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Product Description
The HP 204531-001 hard drive offers a 20GB storage capacity, which was standard for many desktop systems during its era. It utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, also known as ATA or PATA (Parallel ATA), with support for Ultra ATA/100 specifications, enabling data transfer rates of up to 100 MB/s. This interface was prevalent in computers manufactured before the widespread adoption of SATA (Serial ATA). With a spindle speed of 5400 revolutions per minute (RPM), this drive provides a balance between performance and power consumption. The 128KB cache memory helps to improve data access times by storing frequently used data closer to the read/write heads. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktop computer internal hard drives, ensuring compatibility with most PC cases and drive bays. This drive is an excellent choice for replacing a failed drive in an older computer, upgrading storage in a legacy system, or for use in applications where high-speed data access is not a primary requirement. Its robust design ensures reliability for essential operating system files and user data.
