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IBM WDA-L160-1 170MB 3600RPM IDE/ATA 32KB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 170MB
- Interface: IDE/ATA
- Rotational Speed: 3600 RPM
- Cache: 32KB
- Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
- Brand: IBM
- Model: WDA-L160-1
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 170MB
- Interface
- IDE/ATA
- Rotational Speed
- 3600 RPM
- Cache
- 32KB
- Form Factor
- 3.5-Inch
- Brand
- IBM
Product details
The IBM WDA-L160-1 is a 170MB 3.5-inch hard disk drive designed for early desktop systems. It operates at 3600RPM and uses the IDE/ATA interface, offering a basic level of storage capacity for its time. The drive features a 32KB cache, providing minimal buffering for data operations.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 170MB |
| Interface | IDE/ATA |
| Rotational Speed | 3600 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 32KB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
| Brand | IBM |
Description
The IBM WDA-L160-1 is a 3.5-inch hard disk drive with a capacity of 170 megabytes, representing early mass storage technology for personal computers. It spins at 3600 RPM, a standard speed for hard drives from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The drive utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) or ATA (AT Attachment) interface, which became a prevalent standard for connecting storage devices to PC motherboards, offering a simpler and more integrated solution compared to earlier SCSI or proprietary interfaces. This drive is equipped with a small 32KB cache buffer. This cache serves to temporarily store data, helping to smooth out data transfer operations and slightly improve performance by reducing the number of direct accesses to the magnetic platters. The 3.5-inch form factor was becoming standard for desktop systems, allowing for more storage capacity within the computer chassis compared to the older 5.25-inch drives. The IBM WDA-L160-1 is a relic of computing history, suitable for collectors or for the restoration of vintage IBM or compatible PC systems from its era. Its capacity is extremely limited by modern standards, but it was sufficient for early operating systems like MS-DOS and basic applications. The drive's specifications reflect the technological constraints and advancements of its time, showcasing the evolution towards higher capacities and faster interfaces in hard drive technology.
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