IBM 28L1609 3.2GB IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4) 5400 3.5-inch 512KB Hard Drive

SKU 28L1609

Brand IBM

Capacity: 3.2GB
Interface: Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4)
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Cache: 512KB
Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 3.2 GB
Interface: Ultra ATA/33
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Cache: 512 KB
ATA Standard: ATA-4

Product details

The IBM 28L1609 is a 3.2GB IDE hard drive featuring Ultra ATA/33 interface support. It operates at 5400 RPM and is housed in a 3.5-inch form factor.

Technical Information

Capacity	3.2 GB
Interface	Ultra ATA/33
Rotational Speed	5400 RPM

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	512 KB
ATA Standard	ATA-4

Description

This IBM hard drive, SKU 28L1609, provides a storage capacity of 3.2GB, suitable for older systems or specific storage requirements. It employs the Ultra ATA/33 interface, also known as ATA-4, which offers a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 33 megabytes per second. This interface was common in many desktop computers of its era. The drive spins at 5400 RPM, a standard speed for many IDE drives, balancing performance with power consumption and acoustics. Its 3.5-inch form factor is the conventional size for desktop hard drives. A 512KB cache memory is integrated to help improve data access efficiency. As an IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard drive, the IBM 28L1609 is designed for direct connection to the motherboard's IDE controller. It represents a reliable storage option for legacy systems or applications that specifically require ATA-4 compatibility.

Condition: Refurbished