Seagate 958002-717 545.5MB IDE/ATA 3800 3.5-inch 120KB Hard Drive

Product Description

The Seagate 958002-717 is a hard disk drive from an earlier generation of personal computing technology, featuring a capacity of 545.5 megabytes. This drive utilizes the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) or ATA interface, which was the standard for connecting storage devices to motherboards in desktop computers for many years. The 3.5-inch form factor is typical for desktop PC internal drives, designed to fit into standard drive bays. With a rotational speed of 3800 RPM, this drive offers a lower performance profile compared to later drives that spun at 5400 RPM or 7200 RPM. This speed is indicative of its intended use in systems where storage capacity and basic functionality were prioritized over high-speed data access. The 120KB cache buffer helps to slightly improve performance by holding frequently accessed data, though its impact is limited by the overall drive architecture and speed. This Seagate drive is suitable for users who need to maintain or repair older computer systems that require a small-capacity IDE hard drive. It can serve as a replacement part for vintage desktops or workstations, allowing them to boot up and run operating systems and applications from that era. The 958002-717 represents a piece of computing history, embodying the storage capabilities of personal computers from the mid-to-late 1990s.