40GB 5400RPM IDE ATA PATA 3.5in LFF Internal Hard Disk Drive HDD
This 40GB 5.4K RPM 3.5" IDE / ATA (PATA) hard disk drive is a reliable legacy storage option for older desktop PCs, workstations, and servers that use a classic 40-pin IDE ribbon cable and 4-pin Molex power. Ideal for retro systems, legacy repairs, and situations where SATA/NVMe drives are not supported.
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Technical Specifications
- Category: Hard Drive (HDD)
- Capacity: 40GB
- Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
- Cache / Buffer: 2MB
- Interface: IDE / ATA (PATA, 40-pin)
- Form Factor: 3.5" Desktop / LFF
- Drive Type: Hard Drive HDD
- Notes: Desktop hard drive
Interchangeable / Replacement Part Numbers
SV0401N, WD400AB-00BVA0, P5266-69021, DD325-69001, P4737-60101, 217371-001, P5266-69001, Q1273-69225, P5266-69031, Q1273-69243, 173342-006, Q1273-69281, P6869-69001, 300852-001, 370312-001, P4448-60101, P5266-69041, 173342-003, 173342-002, SV4003H, WD400AB-00BPA1, WD400EB-75CPF0, WD400EB, 173342-004, WD400EB-00JUF0, Q1273-69044, 5185-4877, P4737-69003, WD400EB-11JUF0, 361041-001, P4450-63001, WD400EB-11JEF0, SV0412H, WD400AB-22BTA0, P5242-69001, P5266-69011, 5188-1885, P1326-69001, 262886-001, WD400EB-11CPF0, P4450-69001, EK488-69001, P3624-69001, 320139-001, 304766-001, P4737-69001, Q1251-69308, WD400AB, 5187-2128, D7240-69011, WD400EB-32CPF0, 239695-001, WD400AB-22CDB0, P4737-63001, P8984-69001, P3333-69001, ED891-69001, 173375-001, WD400AB-32CMB0, P6292-69051, 173342-001, WD400AB-60BVA0, Q1271-60751, Q1271-69751
✅ Confirmed Compatibility
Please note that the following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on the system having a 3.5" drive bay and a 40-pin IDE / PATA (ATA/100/ATA/133) interface. It’s essential to verify compatibility with the system manufacturer.
✔️ Acer Aspire Desktop: Aspire T series (early/mid-2000s IDE configs), Aspire “Power” desktop lines (IDE-era configs)
✔️ Acer Veriton: 7200, 7500, 7600 (IDE-era configs)
✔️ Compaq Evo (Business Desktop): D300, D310, D500, D510, D520
✔️ Compaq Presario: S3000, S4000, SR1000, SR2000, SR5000
✔️ Dell Dimension: 2400, 3000, 3100, 4550, 4600, 4700, 5100, 5150, 8200, 8250, 8300, 8400, 9100, 9150, 9200
✔️ Dell OptiPlex: GX1, GX60, GX110, GX150, GX240, GX260, GX270, GX280
✔️ Dell Precision (Workstation): 330, 340, 350, 360, 370, 380
✔️ Dell XPS (Desktop): Gen 2, Gen 3, 400, 600 (IDE-era configs)
✔️ eMachines Desktop: T series (IDE-era towers), W series (IDE-era configs)
✔️ Fujitsu Siemens / Fujitsu: Scenic (IDE-era configs), Esprimo (early IDE-era configs)
✔️ Gateway: E-4200 series (IDE-era configs), 500 series (IDE-era configs), 700 series (IDE-era configs)
✔️ HP Compaq Business Desktop: dc5000, dc5100
✔️ HP Pavilion Desktop: a1000 series, a4000 series, a6000 series, m7000 series, m8000 series (IDE-era configs)
✔️ HP Media Center PC: m700 / m7000 lines (IDE-era configs)
✔️ IBM NetVista: A40, A40p, M42, M43, M44 (IDE-era configs)
✔️ Lenovo ThinkCentre: A50, A51, A52 (IDE-era configs), M50, M51, M52 (IDE-era configs)
✔️ NEC PowerMate: VL series (IDE-era configs), V series (IDE-era configs)
✔️ Packard Bell: iMedia (IDE-era configs)
✔️ Sony VAIO Desktop: PCV series (IDE-era configs)
✔️ Legacy Servers / Towers (IDE/PATA-era):
✔️ Dell PowerEdge: 1600SC, 1650, 1750, 1800, 1850, 2400, 2500, 2550, 2600, 2650, 2800, 2850
✔️ HP ProLiant (select generations): older ML/DL systems that shipped with PATA/IDE internal drive cabling (IDE-era configs)
☑️ Key Features
☑️ 40GB capacity legacy IDE / ATA (PATA) hard drive for older desktops and servers
☑️ 5400 RPM operation (common for IDE-era desktops)
☑️ Standard 3.5" LFF form factor fits typical desktop towers
☑️ Fully tested, cleaned, and guaranteed working
☑️ Ideal for retro rebuilds, legacy repairs, and data recovery workflows
⚙️ Fit Notes
- This is a 3.5" IDE / PATA hard drive (40-pin ribbon + 4-pin Molex power). It will NOT work in SATA-only systems without additional adapters.
- Many IDE systems require correct jumper settings: Master / Slave / Cable Select (match your existing setup).
⭐ External Enclosure Add-On (Sold Separately)
Want to use this IDE drive as an external USB drive for cloning, imaging, recovery, or archiving? This enclosure is an excellent add-on for this legacy 3.5" IDE drive:
3.5 Inch USB 2.0 IDE PATA EIDE Hard Drive External Enclosure - Tool-Free - With AC Power Adapter
- Tool-free design for quick installs
- Supports 3.5" IDE / PATA / EIDE hard drives
- USB 2.0 connectivity (plug-and-play)
- Includes AC power adapter (required for 3.5" desktop drives)
- Ideal for transferring data from older drives to modern PCs
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