Technical specifications
feature specification
model number sta
capacity 500 gb
interface pata / ide (parallel ata)
form factor 3.5-inch desktop
rotational speed 7,200 rpm
cache (buffer) 16 mb
data transfer rate up to 100 mb/s (ultra ata/100)
product line barracuda 7200.10
key details
compatibility: designed specifically for desktop pcs requiring the legacy ide/pata connection.
performance: the 7,200 rpm spindle speed provides standard performance for its era, supported by the 16mb cache for faster data access.
power & reliability: as an older ide drive, it requires a 4-pin molex power connector and a 40-pin ide data cable (typically 80-conductor for ultra ata/100 support).