Seagate 1-796-210-11 40GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 5400 3.5-inch 2MB Hard Drive

SKU 1-796-210-11

Brand Seagate

Capacity: 40GB
Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100
Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Cache: 2MB
Designed for legacy systems

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 40GB
Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Cache Buffer: 2MB

Product details

The Seagate 1-796-210-11 is a 40GB IDE hard drive designed for older systems. It utilizes the Ultra ATA/100 interface for data transfer and operates at a spindle speed of 5400 RPM. This drive is suitable for basic storage needs in legacy computer builds.

Technical Information

Capacity	40GB
Interface	IDE Ultra ATA/100
Rotational Speed	5400 RPM

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache Buffer	2MB

Description

The Seagate 1-796-210-11 represents a generation of hard drives that utilized the Parallel ATA (PATA) interface, specifically Ultra ATA/100. This interface offered a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 100MB/s, a significant improvement over earlier ATA standards. With a capacity of 40GB, this drive was common in desktop computers during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Operating at a spindle speed of 5400 RPM, the drive provided a balance between performance and power consumption for its time. The 2MB cache buffer helped to improve data access times by storing frequently used data closer to the read/write heads. Its 3.5-inch form factor made it compatible with standard desktop drive bays. While largely superseded by SATA interfaces and significantly larger capacities, drives like the 1-796-210-11 remain relevant for maintaining or restoring older computer systems. Their simplicity and compatibility with legacy motherboards make them essential for specific retro computing projects or repair scenarios.

Condition: Refurbished