Quantum TM17A103 1.7GB 4500RPM IDE 128KB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
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- Legacy IDE connectivity
- Extremely low capacity by modern standards
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Key specifications
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- Hard Drive
- Capacity
- 1.7GB
- Interface
- IDE
- Rotational Speed
- 4500 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Cache
- 128KB
Product details
The Quantum TM17A103 is a 3.5-inch IDE hard drive with a 1.7GB capacity. It features a 4500 RPM rotational speed and a 128KB cache, designed for very early personal computer systems.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Capacity
- 1.7GB
- Interface
- IDE
- Rotational Speed
- 4500 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Cache
- 128KB
- Brand
- Quantum
- SKU
- TM17A103
Description
The Quantum TM17A103 is a hard disk drive from the early days of personal computing, characterized by its very small 1.7GB storage capacity. It utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, which was the standard for connecting storage devices to motherboards in PCs for many years. This drive is designed for the 3.5-inch form factor, intended for installation in desktop computer cases. Operating at a rotational speed of 4500 RPM, this drive represents older technology where performance was balanced against cost and power consumption. The 128KB cache is minimal, reflecting the limitations of storage technology at the time it was manufactured. Its capacity is extremely low by today's standards, suitable only for very basic operating systems and minimal data storage. As a legacy component, the Quantum TM17A103 is primarily of interest for enthusiasts or technicians working with vintage computer systems. It serves as a functional piece of hardware for those needing to maintain or restore very old PCs that rely on IDE connectivity and have minimal storage requirements.
Condition: Refurbished
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