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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with green circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate ST340014A 40GB 7200 RPM 2MB IDE 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-CJ3V-E968A MPN ST340014A

A 40 GB IDE desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 2 MB cache and 8.5 ms average seek time

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Capacity40GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache2MB
  • Average Seek Time8.5ms
  • 40 GB capacity stores operating system and core applications
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 2 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface connects to legacy desktop motherboards
  • 350 Gs non-operating shock rating protects stored data

Seagate BarraCuda 7200.7 40GB IDE Drive

This Seagate BarraCuda 7200.7 drive offers 40GB of storage on a 3.5 inch form factor. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 2MB cache and connects via an IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface. The bare drive unit measures 1.0 inch in height.

Suits legacy desktop upgrades.

The drive suits owners of older desktop systems that require a replacement IDE hard drive. It is not for users who need larger capacities or the higher sustained transfer rates of contemporary drives. The 8.5ms average seek time and 350 Gs non-operational shock rating reflect the specifications of its era.

IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface decides fit

The single specification that decides compatibility is the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface. Your motherboard must provide a matching 40-pin IDE connector and support the ATA-6 standard. Without this specific interface the drive cannot be installed or recognised by the system.

Highlights

  • 40 GB capacity stores operating system and core applications
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 2 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface connects to legacy desktop motherboards
  • 350 Gs non-operating shock rating protects stored data

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesBarraCuda 7200.7
ModelST340014A
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Capacity40GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache2MB
Average Seek Time8.5ms
Features350 Gs non-op shock
3D Defense System
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.82 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How much data can the 40GB BarraCuda 7200.7 hold before it fills up?

The drive stores 40GB of data, which is its total formatted capacity.

What temperature or noise level should I expect when the 7200 RPM drive runs continuously?

The 7200 RPM spindle and 8.5 ms seek time produce typical mechanical noise and heat for a 3.5" IDE drive; no specific acoustic or thermal ratings are published.

Which motherboard connector must I already have to attach this IDE Ultra ATA100 drive?

You need a 40-pin IDE (PATA) port that supports Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 signalling on the motherboard or a compatible controller card.

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