IBM 0002546D-47710 10GB 4200RPM IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4) 512KB Cache 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

Product Description

The IBM 0002546D-47710 is a 2.5-inch hard disk drive with a storage capacity of 10 gigabytes, primarily intended for use in laptop computers. It features a rotational speed of 4200 RPM, which was a common specification for mobile drives, balancing performance with power efficiency and thermal output. The interface used is Ultra ATA/33, also known as ATA-4, providing data transfer rates up to 33MB/s, a significant improvement over earlier ATA standards. This drive incorporates a 512KB cache buffer. This small cache helps to temporarily store frequently accessed data, reducing the need for the drive head to constantly seek data on the platters, thereby improving overall system responsiveness. The 2.5-inch form factor is standard for most laptops, ensuring physical compatibility with the drive bays found in portable computers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. As a component from IBM's storage division, this hard drive was built with reliability in mind for mobile computing environments. It is suitable for replacing a failed drive in older laptops or for users looking to upgrade the storage capacity of vintage portable machines. Its ATA-4 interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of motherboards that support this IDE standard, making it a practical choice for maintaining legacy systems.