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Maxtor D740X-6L-7 40GB 7200RPM IDE Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7) 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 40GB
- Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
- Cache: Not specified (likely 2MB)
- Supports ATA-7 standard for higher transfer rates
- Ideal for performance-oriented legacy systems
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 40GB
- Interface
- IDE Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7)
- Rotational Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-Inch
- Cache
- N/A
Product details
The Maxtor D740X-6L-7 is a 40GB IDE Ultra ATA/133 hard drive featuring a 7200RPM rotational speed. It offers enhanced performance for its interface type, suitable for systems requiring faster data access.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 40GB |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7) |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
| Cache | N/A |
Description
The Maxtor D740X-6L-7 is a 40GB internal hard drive that leverages the Ultra ATA/133 interface, also known as ATA-7. This interface significantly increased the theoretical maximum transfer rate compared to earlier ATA standards, offering up to 133 megabytes per second. The drive's 7200 RPM rotational speed further contributes to its performance, providing quicker access times and faster data throughput than drives operating at 5400 RPM. This 3.5-inch drive was designed for desktop computer systems that supported the Ultra ATA/133 standard. Its combination of capacity, speed, and interface made it a capable storage solution for operating systems, applications, and multimedia content during its production period. The ATA-7 specification also brought improvements in error handling and command queuing, enhancing overall system stability and responsiveness. While IDE interfaces have been superseded by SATA and NVMe for modern computing, drives like the D740X-6L-7 were at the forefront of performance for their generation. They remain relevant for maintaining or upgrading older computer systems that are not compatible with newer interface technologies, offering a balance of speed and capacity within the constraints of the IDE standard.
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