WD WD205AW-00BEK0 20GB IDE Ultra ATA/66 7200 3.5-inch 2MB Hard Drive

SKU:WD205AW-00BEK0

Capacity: 20GB
Interface: IDE Ultra ATA/66
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
Cache: 2MB
Brand: Western Digital (WD)

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Product Overview

The Western Digital WD205AW-00BEK0 is a 20GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive utilizing the IDE Ultra ATA/66 interface. It operates at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and features a 2MB cache buffer.

Technical Information

Capacity	20GB
Interface	IDE Ultra ATA/66
Form Factor	3.5-inch

Additional Specifications

Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Cache	2MB
Brand	Western Digital

Product Description

This Western Digital hard drive, model WD205AW-00BEK0, provides 20GB of storage capacity, which was common for operating systems and essential applications in older computer systems. The IDE Ultra ATA/66 interface offers a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 66MB/s, a significant improvement over earlier IDE standards. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, this drive delivers faster data access times and seek performance compared to drives with lower RPMs. The 2MB cache buffer helps to improve performance by temporarily storing frequently accessed data, reducing the need to access the slower platters. Designed for desktop computers and workstations of its era, the 3.5-inch form factor ensures broad compatibility with standard drive bays. This drive is suitable for replacing or upgrading older systems that still utilize IDE interfaces.

Condition:Refurbished