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HP 209455-001 20GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) 5400 3.5-in Hard Drive
- Capacity: 20GB
- Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
- Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Designed for legacy desktop PCs
- Standard IDE connectivity
- Basic storage for operating systems and applications
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Product Overview
The HP 209455-001 is a 3.5-inch IDE Ultra ATA/100 hard drive with a 20GB capacity and a rotational speed of 5400 RPM. It supports the ATA-6 interface standard, providing a basic storage solution for older computer systems.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 20 GB |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Drive Type | HDD |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Product Description
The HP 209455-001 hard drive is a 20GB internal storage component featuring the IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface, also known as ATA-6. This drive operates at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, which was standard for many desktop hard drives during its production era. The 3.5-inch form factor indicates its intended use within desktop computer towers or larger server chassis that support this size of drive. This drive is a representative example of storage technology from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Ultra ATA/100 interface provided a significant speed improvement over earlier IDE standards, enabling data transfer rates up to 100MB/s. The 20GB capacity was sufficient for installing an operating system like Windows 98, Windows 2000, or early versions of Windows XP, along with essential applications and user files. Its primary function is to serve as the primary storage medium in compatible legacy computer systems. For individuals or organizations looking to maintain or repair older computer systems, the HP 209455-001 offers a direct replacement for failed drives. It is crucial to ensure that the motherboard of the target system supports the ATA-6 standard and has the necessary IDE connectors. This drive is not compatible with modern systems that use SATA or NVMe interfaces and should only be considered for hardware from the era when IDE was the prevalent storage interface.
