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HP DC265AV 40GB 5400RPM 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: 5400RPM
- Drive Type: HDD
- Designed for legacy laptops
- IDE interface compatibility
- Suitable for basic storage needs in older systems
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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
- 5400RPM
- Product Type
- Internal Hard Drive
Product details
The HP DC265AV is a 40GB 2.5-inch IDE hard drive. It operates at 5400RPM and supports Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) interface standards. This drive is designed for older laptops and systems that utilize the IDE connection.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 40GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-Inch |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) |
Additional Specifications
| Rotational Speed | 5400RPM |
| Product Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Description
The HP DC265AV is a 40GB internal hard drive featuring a 2.5-inch form factor and the IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) interface. This drive is characteristic of older laptop computers and desktop systems that predate the widespread adoption of SATA technology. Its 5400RPM rotational speed offers a balance between performance and power consumption suitable for the era in which it was designed. The Ultra ATA/100 interface, also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), provides data transfer rates up to 100MB/s, which was considered fast for its time. This drive is intended for systems that specifically require an IDE connection for storage devices. The 40GB capacity is modest by today's standards but was sufficient for operating systems and basic applications in the early to mid-2000s. This hard drive is primarily useful as a replacement part for vintage computers or for building retro systems. It is not recommended for use in modern computers due to the obsolescence of the IDE interface and the limited storage capacity. Its primary application is to maintain the functionality of legacy hardware.
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