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Quantum 6480A 6.4GB IDE 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 6.4GB
- Interface: IDE
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Designed for legacy desktop PCs
- Standard IDE connectivity
- Lower capacity for basic storage needs
- Older technology component
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Capacity
- 6.4GB
- Interface
- IDE
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Brand
- Quantum
- SKU
- 6480A
Product details
The Quantum 6480A is a 3.5-inch IDE hard drive with a 6.4GB capacity. It is designed for older desktop systems that utilize the IDE interface for storage.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 6.4GB |
| Interface | IDE |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Brand | Quantum |
| SKU | 6480A |
Description
The Quantum 6480A is a hard disk drive from an earlier generation of personal computing, featuring a 6.4GB storage capacity. It uses the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, which was the standard for connecting hard drives to motherboards in desktop computers for many years. This drive is designed for the 3.5-inch form factor, fitting into the standard drive bays of desktop computer cases. With its 6.4GB capacity, this drive was suitable for installing operating systems, basic applications, and storing user data in the era when storage requirements were significantly lower than they are today. The specific rotational speed and cache size are not detailed in the provided title, but it represents typical performance characteristics for IDE drives of its capacity range. As a legacy component, the Quantum 6480A is primarily relevant for users who are maintaining or restoring older computer systems that require IDE-compatible storage. It serves as a functional piece of hardware for those needing to work with vintage motherboards and operating systems, illustrating the evolution of storage technology towards higher capacities and faster interfaces.
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