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HP DB535AV 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
- Ideal for legacy laptop upgrades
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 40GB
- Form Factor
- 2.5-inch
- Interface
- IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
- Rotational Speed
- 4200 RPM
- Brand
- HP
Product details
The HP DB535AV is a 40GB, 2.5-inch hard drive featuring the IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) interface and a rotational speed of 4200RPM. It is designed for use in notebook computers, offering a standard storage solution with good compatibility for its generation.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 40GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) |
Additional Specifications
| Rotational Speed | 4200 RPM |
| Brand | HP |
Description
The HP DB535AV is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed to meet the storage requirements of notebook computers from the early to mid-2000s. It offers a capacity of 40 gigabytes, sufficient for installing an operating system, a selection of applications, and storing personal files. The drive's compact 2.5-inch form factor ensures it fits seamlessly into the standard drive bays of most laptops of that era. This model utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, specifically supporting the Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) standard. This specification allows for data transfer rates of up to 100 megabytes per second, providing a noticeable performance improvement over older IDE standards. The drive operates at a rotational speed of 4200 RPM, which strikes a good balance between performance and power efficiency, a critical consideration for battery-powered devices. While not explicitly stated, drives of this class commonly featured a 2MB cache buffer to enhance data access speeds. The HP DB535AV serves as a reliable storage component for users looking to maintain or upgrade older laptops. Its primary limitation is its reliance on the IDE interface, meaning it is only compatible with motherboards featuring an IDE controller. For those working with legacy portable systems, this drive offers a functional and period-appropriate storage solution.
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