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HP DB529AV 40GB 4200RPM IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) 2.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 40GB
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
- Rotational Speed: 4200 RPM
- Cache Buffer: Not specified, typically 2MB for this class
- Designed for notebook computers
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Product Overview
The HP DB529AV is a 2.5-inch hard drive with a 40GB capacity, utilizing the IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) interface. It operates at 4200RPM, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency suitable for laptops of its era. This drive is designed for standard notebook computer installations.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 40GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) |
Additional Specifications
| Rotational Speed | 4200 RPM |
| Brand | HP |
Product Description
The HP DB529AV is a 2.5-inch internal hard disk drive engineered for use in portable computing devices. It boasts a storage capacity of 40 gigabytes, which was a respectable size for laptops during the early to mid-2000s, capable of accommodating the operating system, essential applications, and a reasonable amount of user data. This drive employs the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, specifically the Ultra ATA/100 (also known as ATA-6) standard. This interface offered significantly higher data transfer rates compared to earlier IDE versions, enabling faster file access and system responsiveness. The drive spins at 4200 revolutions per minute (RPM), a speed optimized for a balance between performance and power consumption, crucial for extending battery life in laptops. While the cache buffer size isn't explicitly stated, drives of this specification typically featured 2MB of cache. Designed to fit into the standard 2.5-inch bay found in most laptops of its time, the HP DB529AV is a reliable component for upgrading or replacing the storage in older notebook computers. Its compatibility is limited to systems equipped with an IDE Ultra ATA/100 controller. For users maintaining or restoring laptops from this era, this drive provides a functional and period-appropriate storage solution.
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