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HP 218318-001 20GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) 5400 3.5-in Hard Drive
- 20GB Storage Capacity
- IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) Interface
- 3.5-inch Form Factor
- 5400 RPM Rotational Speed
- Suitable for desktop PCs and servers
- Provides ample storage for OS, applications, and data
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Product Overview
The HP 218318-001 is a 20GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 hard drive. This 3.5-inch drive features a rotational speed of 5400 RPM and adheres to the ATA-6 specification, offering reliable storage for desktop computers and servers. It provides a substantial capacity for operating systems, applications, and data storage.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 20 GB |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Brand | HP |
Product Description
The HP 218318-001 is a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive offering a storage capacity of 20 Gigabytes. It utilizes the IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface, which is also known as PATA (Parallel ATA) and adheres to the ATA-6 standard. This interface provides a robust connection for data transfer between the drive and the computer's motherboard, suitable for a wide range of desktop computers and entry-level servers from the era when this drive was prevalent. With a rotational speed of 5400 revolutions per minute (RPM), this drive strikes a balance between performance and acoustics. While not as fast as modern 7200 RPM or higher drives, it offers adequate speed for operating systems, application software, and general data storage needs. The ATA-6 specification ensures compatibility with systems supporting this standard, offering features like improved error handling and larger transfer block sizes compared to earlier ATA versions. This 20GB drive is a reliable component for systems requiring basic storage capacity. It can serve as a primary boot drive for an operating system or as a secondary drive for storing documents, media files, or application data. Its 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktop PCs and servers, making it a straightforward replacement or addition for systems equipped with compatible IDE controllers.
