IBM 30 GB EIDE Hard Drive
Manufacturer: IBM
Product Type: CE
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Product Description
The IBM Deskstar 75GXP disk drives combine the performance and capacity to handle a wide range of advanced desktop and audio/video applications. The IBM Deskstar 75GXP incorporates innovative new technologies to greatly enhance system performance - delivering an internal transfer rate that tops the industry average by 27 percent. Glass media, differential preamplifier, and fifth generation GMR heads enable this level of performance by increasing track capacity an average of 41 percent. A thermal monitor helps ensure data reliability at this high rate. The industry's greatest areal densities provide popular capacity points while reducing the number of components and increasing reliability. The first desktop drive with the IBM safety ramp feature (head load/unload capability) helps protect data by moving the heads off the media surface when powering down. In addition, a laminated top cover and ceramic spindle bearings reduce drive acoustics by up to 7 dB. IBM Deskstar drives utilize proven IBM technologies such as TrueTrack servo and No-ID sector formatting. IBM Drive Fitness Technologies, a set of diagnostic tools, include award-winning Drive Fitness Test (DFT), S.M.A.R.T. Self Test, and error logging.
Amazon.com Product Description
One of the IBM Deskstar 75GXP product family of hard disk drives, this EIDE hard drive features 30 GB of storage, a rotational speed of 7,200 rpm, and an Ultra ATA/100 interface. This drive combines performance and capacity to handle a wide range of advanced desktop and audio-video applications. Incorporating innovative new technologies to enhance system performance, this drive delivers an internal transfer rate of 37 MBps. Glass media, a differential preamplifier, and fifth-generation giant magnetoresistive heads enable this level of performance, with a thermal monitor helping to ensure data reliability at this high rate.
The IBM 30 GB EIDE hard drive includes the IBM safety ramp feature (head load/unload capability), which helps protect data by moving the heads off the media surface when powering down. In addition, a laminated top cover and ceramic spindle bearings reduce drive acoustics for a very quiet drive. Utilizing proven IBM technologies such as TrueTrack servo and No-ID sector formatting, the package includes all cables, mounting screws, a high-speed IDE cable, installation software, and an installation guide.
The 30 GB EIDE hard disk drive comes with a three-year warranty.
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