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WD WD68AA-35AAA2 6.8GB IDE Ultra ATA/66 5400 3.5-inch 2MB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 6.8GB
- Interface: IDE (ATA/66)
- Speed: Ultra ATA/66
- Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Cache: 2MB
- Legacy system compatibility
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 6.8GB
- Interface
- IDE (Ultra ATA/66)
- Rotational Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Cache
- 2MB
- Drive Type
- HDD
Product details
The WD WD68AA-35AAA2 is a 6.8GB IDE Ultra ATA/66 3.5-inch hard drive with a rotational speed of 5400 RPM and a 2MB cache. This drive is designed for older computer systems.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 6.8GB |
| Interface | IDE (Ultra ATA/66) |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Cache | 2MB |
| Drive Type | HDD |
Description
The Western Digital WD68AA-35AAA2 is a legacy hard drive designed for older desktop computers and systems that utilize the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface. With a capacity of 6.8GB, it was considered a moderate size for its era. The drive employs the Ultra ATA/66 standard, which was a significant improvement in data transfer speeds over earlier IDE specifications, allowing for faster read and write operations within the limitations of the IDE bus. Operating at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, this drive offers a balance between performance and power consumption, suitable for general-purpose computing tasks. The 2MB of cache memory helps to buffer data, improving the efficiency of data access and reducing the load on the system's main memory. Its 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktop computers, making it a direct replacement for existing IDE drives in compatible machines. This particular model, identified by the suffix '-35AAA2', likely indicates specific firmware or manufacturing revisions. Given its IDE interface and relatively small capacity by modern standards, the WD68AA-35AAA2 is primarily relevant for maintaining or upgrading vintage computer systems where newer interfaces like SATA are not supported. It represents a piece of computing history, catering to a niche market of users who require compatibility with older hardware.
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