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Quantum 45002152 Fireball EX 3.2GB 5400RPM IDE 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- 3.2GB storage capacity
- IDE interface
- 3.5-inch form factor
- 5400 RPM rotational speed
- Fireball EX series
- Suitable for older desktop PCs
- Standard ATA data transfer
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Capacity
- 3.2GB
- Interface
- IDE
- Rotational Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Model
- Fireball EX
Product details
The Quantum 45002152 Fireball EX is a 3.5-inch IDE hard drive with a capacity of 3.2GB. It spins at 5400 RPM, offering a decent balance of storage and performance for its time. This drive was commonly used in desktop computers during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 3.2GB |
| Interface | IDE |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Model | Fireball EX |
| Part Number | 45002152 |
| Brand | Quantum |
Description
The Quantum 45002152 Fireball EX is a classic hard disk drive from an era when IDE interfaces and capacities measured in gigabytes were standard for personal computers. This particular model offers 3.2 gigabytes of storage, a respectable amount for its time, making it suitable for installing operating systems, applications, and storing documents and media files on desktop computers from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The 3.5-inch form factor is consistent with desktop PC drive bays. Featuring a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, the Fireball EX provides a reasonable balance between performance and acoustics. While modern drives operate at much higher speeds, 5400 RPM was a common and efficient speed for mainstream consumer drives, offering acceptable data access times for everyday computing tasks. The IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, also known as ATA or PATA, was the prevalent standard for connecting hard drives to motherboards during this period. As part of Quantum's Fireball series, this drive was known for its reliability and value in the consumer market. The 45002152 model is a representative example of the storage technology available during its production run, serving as a functional component for maintaining or upgrading older computer systems. It represents a piece of computing history, offering a tangible link to the evolution of digital storage.
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