Seagate 9S1038-188 80GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 5400 2.5-inch 8MB Hard Drive

SKU:9S1038-188

Capacity: 80GB
Form Factor: 2.5-inch
Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/100
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Buffer Size: 8MB
Designed for legacy IDE systems
Standard performance for older laptops

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Product Overview

The Seagate 9S1038-188 is an 80GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive featuring an IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface. It operates at 5400 RPM and includes an 8MB buffer, making it suitable for older laptops and systems requiring IDE connectivity.

Technical Information

Capacity	80GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	IDE Ultra ATA/100

Additional Specifications

Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Buffer Size	8MB
Brand	Seagate

Product Description

This Seagate 9S1038-188 hard drive is specifically designed for systems that employ the IDE (PATA) interface, offering 80GB of storage capacity in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. It is an ideal component for reviving older laptop computers or for use in systems where IDE connectivity is a requirement. The drive provides a straightforward storage solution for basic computing needs. With a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, the drive balances energy consumption with acceptable performance for tasks such as booting an operating system and running standard applications. The Ultra ATA/100 specification ensures that data transfer adheres to the capabilities of the IDE interface, providing reliable performance for its intended use cases. The drive is equipped with an 8MB cache, which aids in optimizing data access and improving the overall efficiency of read and write operations. This buffer helps to mitigate performance bottlenecks inherent in older interface technologies. The Seagate 9S1038-188 serves as a functional replacement or upgrade for systems that have not transitioned to SATA interfaces.

Condition:Refurbished