Maxtor DP/N-000926DM 40GB 7200RPM ATA-100 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

SKU DP/N-000926DM

Brand Maxtor

Capacity: 40GB
Interface: ATA-100
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
Cache: Not specified (likely 2MB)
Supports ATA-100 standard for 100MB/s transfer rate
Suitable for mid-range to high-performance systems of its era

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 40GB
Interface: ATA-100
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
Cache: N/A

Product details

The Maxtor DP/N-000926DM is a 40GB 7200RPM ATA-100 hard drive. It provides a balance of capacity and speed for systems utilizing the ATA-100 interface.

Technical Information

Capacity	40GB
Interface	ATA-100
Rotational Speed	7200 RPM

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	3.5-Inch
Cache	N/A

Description

The Maxtor DP/N-000926DM is a 40GB internal hard drive that operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM and utilizes the ATA-100 interface. ATA-100, also known as Ultra ATA/66, was a significant advancement over previous ATA standards, doubling the theoretical maximum transfer rate to 100 megabytes per second. This made it a popular choice for performance-conscious users and systems that could take advantage of the increased bandwidth. As a 3.5-inch drive, it was designed for installation in standard desktop computer bays. The 7200 RPM spindle speed ensures faster seek times and data access compared to slower 5400 RPM drives, which is beneficial for operating system responsiveness, application loading, and file transfers. The 40GB capacity was respectable for its time, offering sufficient space for a full Windows installation, essential software, and a reasonable amount of personal files. This drive represents a solid mid-range to high-performance option within the IDE/ATA ecosystem. While the interface has been phased out in favor of SATA and NVMe, drives like the DP/N-000926DM are still valuable for maintaining or upgrading older computer systems. They provide a good balance of speed and storage capacity for users who need to keep legacy hardware operational.

Condition: Refurbished