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ST38421A5 - Seagate 8GB 5400RPM ATA-66 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 8GB
- Rotational Speed: 5400RPM
- Interface: ATA-66
- Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
- Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Suitable for basic operating systems and applications.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 8GB
- Rotational Speed
- 5400RPM
- Interface
- ATA-66
- Form Factor
- 3.5-Inch
- Drive Type
- HDD
Product details
The Seagate ST38421A5 is an 8GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive. It operates at 5400RPM and utilizes the ATA-66 interface, providing a reliable storage solution for older computer systems.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 8GB |
| Rotational Speed | 5400RPM |
| Interface | ATA-66 |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
| Drive Type | HDD |
Description
The Seagate ST38421A5 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed to offer essential storage for desktop computers. With a capacity of 8GB, it was suitable for installing operating systems, essential software, and storing user documents during its period of relevance. The drive's rotational speed of 5400RPM strikes a balance between performance and power efficiency, making it a practical choice for general computing. Data transfer is handled through the ATA-66 interface, also known as Ultra ATA/66 or PATA. This parallel interface was a common standard that provided improved data transfer rates compared to earlier ATA versions. The 3.5-inch form factor is the standard size for desktop hard drives, ensuring compatibility with the vast majority of computer cases and drive bays. As a hard disk drive (HDD), the ST38421A5 relies on spinning magnetic platters to store data. While modern storage solutions offer vastly superior performance and capacity, drives like this were fundamental components that enabled the functionality of many personal computers. It represents a key piece of hardware for basic data storage needs in its era.
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