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Maxtor 91741U4 17GB 5400RPM IDE Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) 512KB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- 17GB Storage Capacity
- IDE (ATA-5) Interface
- Ultra ATA/66 Support
- 5400 RPM Rotational Speed
- 512KB Cache Buffer
- 3.5-inch Form Factor
- Suitable for Desktop PCs
- Legacy Storage Solution
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Product Overview
The Maxtor 91741U4 is a 17GB IDE hard drive featuring Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) support. It operates at 5400 RPM and includes a 512KB cache, housed in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. This drive was a common storage solution for desktop computers in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 17GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | IDE (ATA-5) |
Additional Specifications
| Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 512KB |
| Transfer Mode | Ultra ATA/66 |
Product Description
The Maxtor 91741U4 is a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive that offered 17GB of storage capacity, a respectable amount for its time. It employs the IDE (ATA) interface and specifically supports the Ultra ATA/66 standard, which allowed for theoretical maximum transfer rates of 66 megabytes per second, a significant improvement over earlier ATA standards. This enhanced speed was crucial for improving system responsiveness and handling larger files and applications that were becoming more common. Operating at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, the 91741U4 provided a balance between performance and acoustics. While not as fast as 7200 RPM drives that were emerging, it offered quieter operation and lower power consumption, making it a popular choice for mainstream desktop computers. The inclusion of a 512KB cache buffer helped to improve data access times by storing frequently used data closer to the drive's read/write heads. This drive represents a typical storage component from the era when IDE interfaces dominated the PC market. It was widely used in desktop PCs for operating system installation, application storage, and general data management. For users seeking to restore or maintain older computer systems from the late 1990s or early 2000s, the Maxtor 91741U4 serves as a functional and period-appropriate storage solution.
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