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HP 232008-001 40GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) 7200 3.5-in Hard Drive
- Capacity: 40GB
- Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Designed for legacy server and workstation systems
- Provides reliable storage for operating systems and applications
- Features a high spindle speed for improved data access
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Capacity
- 40GB
- Interface
- IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
- Rotational Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Manufacturer
- HP
Product details
The HP 232008-001 is a 40GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 hard drive. It features a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 3.5-inch form factor, offering a balance of capacity and performance for older server and workstation systems.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 40GB |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) |
Additional Specifications
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Description
The HP 232008-001 hard drive is a 40GB storage solution designed for systems utilizing the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, also known as ATA or PATA (Parallel ATA). This specific model adheres to the Ultra ATA/100 specification, which corresponds to the ATA-6 standard, enabling theoretical maximum transfer rates of up to 100 megabytes per second. While significantly slower than modern SATA or SAS interfaces, Ultra ATA/100 was a prevalent standard for many years, making this drive compatible with a wide range of older servers, workstations, and desktop computers from its era. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, this drive offers a respectable performance level for its interface type. Higher RPM generally translates to faster data access times and improved throughput, which is beneficial for operating system responsiveness and application loading. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktop and server hard drives, ensuring physical compatibility with most drive bays. The 40GB capacity, while modest by today's standards, was sufficient for operating systems, essential applications, and user data in many computing environments of the time. This drive is best suited for maintaining or upgrading legacy systems where the motherboard and controller only support IDE interfaces. It provides a reliable option for users who need to replace a failed drive in an older machine or expand storage on a system that cannot accommodate newer SATA or NVMe drives. Its straightforward installation and broad compatibility within its interface standard make it a practical choice for specific maintenance and upgrade scenarios.
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