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Silver rectangular 3.5 inch bare hard drive with circuit board visible

Maxtor

Maxtor 6Y120L0 120GB 7200 RPM 2MB IDE 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-VTV8-N2A4E MPN 6Y120L0

120 GB IDE desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 2 MB cache and 9.3 ms seek time

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
  • Capacity120GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache2MB
  • Average Seek Time9.3ms
  • 120 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speeds up file access
  • 2 MB cache smooths burst transfers
  • Quiet Drive Technology with 100 % FDB motors lowers noise
  • Maxtor Shock Protection guards data against drops

Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 120GB IDE Drive

The Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 6Y120L0 is a 120GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for desktop systems that use the IDE Ultra ATA133 interface. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 2MB cache and includes Quiet Drive Technology plus fluid dynamic bearing motors for quieter operation. The bare drive is suited to upgrading or repairing legacy computers that still rely on parallel ATA connections.

Ideal for legacy desktop repairs and upgrades

This drive fits older motherboards and controllers that support IDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7 and need a 3.5-inch form factor. It is not suitable for systems that require a different interface or a smaller physical size, nor for users who need higher capacities or faster transfer rates than the 120GB specification provides.

Interface decides compatibility

The IDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7 connection is the single specification that determines whether this drive will work in a given computer. Verify that the host system has a matching 40-pin IDE controller before purchasing.

Highlights

  • 120 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speeds up file access
  • 2 MB cache smooths burst transfers
  • Quiet Drive Technology with 100 % FDB motors lowers noise
  • Maxtor Shock Protection guards data against drops

Specifications

BrandMaxtor
SeriesDiamondMax Plus 9
Model6Y120L0
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
Capacity120GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache2MB
Average Seek Time9.3ms
Average Latency4.2ms
FeaturesFast ATA/Enhanced IDE Compatible
Quiet Drive Technology
100 % FDB (fluid dynamic bearing) motors
Maxtor Shock Protection System
Maxtor Data Protection System
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 120GB capacity actually provide once the drive is installed in a desktop?

The drive delivers 120GB of storage for operating system, applications and user files on a standard desktop system.

How does the IDE Ultra ATA133 interface limit real-world transfer speed?

The IDE Ultra ATA133 interface caps the maximum burst transfer rate at 133 MB/s, which is the practical ceiling for this drive.

What mounting requirements does the 3.5 inch form factor impose?

The 3.5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays and uses the conventional four-hole mounting pattern.

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