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Seagate ST-157A-1 45MB 3600RPM IDE/ATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 45MB
- Rotational Speed: 3600 RPM
- Interface: IDE/ATA
- Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
- Suitable for early PC systems
- Reliable storage for basic operating systems and applications
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 45MB
- Rotational Speed
- 3600 RPM
- Interface
- IDE/ATA
- Form Factor
- 3.5-Inch
Product details
The Seagate ST-157A-1 is a 45MB IDE/ATA hard drive with a 3.5-inch form factor. It operates at 3600 RPM, providing a balance of performance and capacity for early personal computers.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 45MB |
| Rotational Speed | 3600 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | IDE/ATA |
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
Description
The Seagate ST-157A-1 is a legacy hard disk drive that was commonly found in IBM PC compatibles and other systems during the late 1980s and early 1990s. With its 45 megabyte storage capacity, it was sufficient for running early versions of MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, and a selection of essential applications. The drive's 3.5-inch form factor made it a standard component for desktop computers of that era, fitting into the prevalent drive bays. Featuring an IDE/ATA interface, the ST-157A-1 connected directly to the motherboard's controller, simplifying system builds and upgrades. This interface became the de facto standard for mass storage devices, offering a more integrated solution compared to older MFM or RLL controllers. The drive's rotational speed of 3600 RPM provided acceptable data access times for the computing needs of the period, enabling reasonably quick boot times and application loading. While its capacity and speed are minuscule by today's standards, the ST-157A-1 was a crucial component that enabled the widespread adoption of personal computing. It offered a significant improvement in storage density and ease of use over floppy disk drives for primary system storage. These drives were known for their durability and reliability within the constraints of their technological generation, serving as the workhorse for countless home and business PCs.
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