Quantum 5500846 4.3GB IDE Hard Drive

SKU:5500846

Capacity: 4.3GB
Interface: IDE (PATA)
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Rotational Speed: Typically 5400 RPM (common for IDE)
Designed for legacy systems
Suitable for older servers or specific applications

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Product Overview

The Quantum 5500846 is a 4.3GB IDE internal hard drive. This older generation drive utilizes the Parallel ATA (IDE) interface and is suitable for legacy systems or specific archival purposes.

Technical Information

Part Number	5500846
Capacity	4.3GB

Additional Specifications

Interface	IDE (PATA)
Form Factor	3.5-inch

Product Description

The Quantum 5500846 is a hard disk drive with a capacity of 4.3GB, utilizing the older IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), also known as PATA (Parallel ATA), interface. This interface was standard in personal computers and servers before the widespread adoption of SATA. Given its capacity and interface type, this drive is primarily intended for use in legacy computer systems that still employ IDE controllers. It may also be relevant for specific niche applications, industrial equipment, or archival purposes where compatibility with older hardware is a requirement. The 3.5-inch form factor is typical for desktop and server drives of its era. While modern storage solutions offer significantly higher capacities and faster interfaces, the Quantum 5500846 serves a specific purpose for maintaining or operating systems that rely on IDE technology. Its performance characteristics are in line with drives from its generation, which were generally slower than contemporary SATA or SAS drives.

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