Maxtor 20GB5400 20GB 5400RPM IDE Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) 2MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

SKU 20GB5400

Brand Maxtor

Capacity: 20 GB
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Interface: Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6)
Cache: 2 MB
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
Manufacturer: Maxtor
Model: 20GB5400

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 20 GB
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Interface: Ultra ATA/100
Cache: 2 MB
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch

Product details

The Maxtor 20GB5400 is a 3.5-inch IDE hard drive with a 20GB capacity. It features a rotational speed of 5400RPM, an Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) interface, and a 2MB cache, designed for enhanced performance in desktop systems.

Technical Information

Capacity	20 GB
Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Interface	Ultra ATA/100

Additional Specifications

Cache	2 MB
Form Factor	3.5-Inch

Description

The Maxtor 20GB5400 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive that offers 20GB of storage capacity. It utilizes the Ultra ATA/100 (also known as ATA-6) interface, which was a high-performance standard for IDE drives, providing a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 100MB/s. This interface offered significant improvements in speed and efficiency over earlier ATA standards. With a spindle speed of 5400 RPM, this drive strikes a balance between performance and acoustics/power consumption, making it suitable for mainstream desktop computers. The inclusion of a 2MB cache buffer helps to improve data access times by storing frequently used data closer to the drive's read/write heads, reducing latency. This Maxtor drive represents a solid storage solution from the early 2000s, offering a respectable capacity and a capable interface for its time. It would have been a common choice for users seeking reliable storage for their operating systems, applications, and personal files in desktop PCs.

Condition: Refurbished