PCB - Hitachi 30GB DK23EA-30 IDE A/A0E0 C/A Laptop HardDrive SH320
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About this product
This Hitachi DK23EA-30 is a 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive, offering a storage capacity of 30 GB. It features a 2 MB cache and operates at a rotation speed of 4200 RPM. Designed for older laptops and PCs, it utilizes an IDE interface, supporting HDD storage format. The drive's silver color and specifications align with typical internal laptop drives from its era.
Our take
If you're dealing with an older laptop or PC that needs an IDE hard drive, this Hitachi DK23EA-30 provides a decent 30 GB of storage for its class. The 2.5-inch form factor and IDE interface confirm it's designed for legacy systems. While 30 GB won't hold much by today's standards, it's sufficient for a basic operating system and some essential programs on an older machine. The 4200 RPM rotation speed and 2 MB cache suggest modest performance, so don't expect rapid data access. It's a functional choice for keeping a vintage machine running without breaking the bank, but be aware of its limitations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 30 GB capacity for older laptops
- 2.5-inch form factor
- IDE interface compatibility
Cons
- Slower 4200 RPM rotation speed
- Small 2 MB cache
- Limited capacity by modern standards
Specifications
- EAN 0102645801261
- UPC 0102645801261
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- California Prop 65 Warning ...
- Storage Format HDD Only
Show all 14 specifications
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Color
- Silver
- Brand
- Hitachi
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- MPN
- DK23EA-30
- Storage Capacity
- 30 GB
- Cache
- 2 MB
- Rotation Speed
- 4200 RPM
