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Maxtor 86440D6 6.4GB 5200RPM IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4) 256KB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 6.4GB
- Rotational Speed: 5200 RPM
- Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4)
- Cache: 256KB
- Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
- Suitable for late 1990s/early 2000s PCs
- Reliable storage for operating systems and applications
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 6.4GB
- Rotational Speed
- 5200 RPM
- Interface
- IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4)
- Cache
- 256KB
- Form Factor
- 3.5-Inch
Product details
The Maxtor 86440D6 is a 6.4GB IDE Ultra ATA/33 hard drive featuring a 5200RPM spindle speed and a 256KB cache. It is a 3.5-inch drive designed for desktop computers of its era.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 6.4GB |
| Rotational Speed | 5200 RPM |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4) |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 256KB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
Description
The Maxtor 86440D6 is a hard disk drive that was a common storage solution for personal computers manufactured in the late 1990s and early 2000s. With a capacity of 6.4 gigabytes, it offered a substantial upgrade over the smaller drives that preceded it, enabling the installation of more complex operating systems like Windows 98, Windows ME, and early versions of Windows 2000. The drive utilizes the IDE Ultra ATA/33 (also known as ATA-4) interface, which provided a significant improvement in data transfer speeds compared to earlier ATA standards. This interface allowed for theoretical maximum transfer rates of 33 megabytes per second, enhancing system responsiveness. The 5200 RPM spindle speed offered a reasonable balance between performance and power consumption for desktop systems of the time, while the 256KB cache helped to improve data access times. As a 3.5-inch drive, the Maxtor 86440D6 was designed to fit standard desktop computer drive bays. It represented a reliable and cost-effective storage option for mainstream users, providing ample space for applications, documents, and multimedia files that were becoming increasingly common. This drive was a workhorse for many PCs, contributing to the growing capabilities and usability of personal computing.
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