Maxtor 91690D8 16.9GB 5400RPM IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4) 464KB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

SKU:91690D8

16.9GB Storage Capacity
IDE (ATA-4) Interface
Ultra ATA/33 Support
5400 RPM Rotational Speed
464KB Cache Buffer
3.5-inch Form Factor
Standard Desktop PC Storage
Legacy Hard Drive

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Product Overview

The Maxtor 91690D8 is a 16.9GB IDE hard drive that supports Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4). It spins at 5400 RPM and features a 464KB cache, housed within a 3.5-inch form factor. This drive was a common storage option for desktop PCs during the mid-to-late 1990s.

Technical Information

Product Type	Hard Drive
Capacity	16.9GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Interface	IDE (ATA-4)

Additional Specifications

Speed	5400 RPM
Cache	464KB
Transfer Mode	Ultra ATA/33

Product Description

The Maxtor 91690D8 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive offering 16.9GB of storage capacity. It utilizes the IDE (ATA) interface and adheres to the Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4) specification, enabling data transfer rates up to 33 megabytes per second. This standard was prevalent in desktop computers during the latter half of the 1990s, providing a significant performance upgrade over earlier ATA standards. With a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, the drive balances performance with operational characteristics like noise and power consumption, making it suitable for general-purpose desktop use. The 464KB cache memory assists in improving access times by temporarily holding frequently requested data, thereby reducing the need for the drive's mechanical components to spin up as often. This drive is representative of the storage technology available for mainstream PCs in its era. It would have been used to store the operating system, applications, and user files. For individuals looking to maintain or repair older computer systems from the mid-to-late 1990s, the Maxtor 91690D8 serves as a functional and period-accurate storage component.

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