Description
Quantum 20.5AT 20.5GB 3.5" IDE Hard Drive Gateway 5501431 EIDE ATA
The Quantum 20.5AT is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive using the IDE/EIDE (ATA) interface, manufactured by Quantum and supplied as a factory component in Gateway desktop PCs. This unit carries Gateway part number 5501431 and was produced in 2000. It offers 20.5 GB of storage capacity and connects via the standard 40-pin IDE ribbon cable and 4-pin Molex power connector found in desktop systems of that era.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Quantum
- Model: 20.5AT
- OEM Part Number: 5501431 (Gateway)
- Capacity: 20.5 GB
- Interface: IDE / EIDE (ATA)
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Data Connector: 40-pin IDE
- Power Connector: 4-pin Molex
- PCB controller board present and intact
- Date Code: 08-10-2000
Applications
The Quantum 20.5AT was a mainstream desktop hard drive of the late 1990s and early 2000s, widely used as the primary storage drive in Gateway, Dell, HP, and other OEM desktop PCs of that generation. IDE/EIDE (ATA) was the dominant desktop storage interface of the era before SATA displaced it in the mid-2000s. These drives are still sought after for restoring or maintaining period-correct legacy desktop computers, vintage gaming PCs, and older workstations that require an IDE drive. They also see use in retro computing builds and as replacements for original drives in systems running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP on legacy hardware.
This Quantum 20.5AT 20.5GB 3.5" IDE hard drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped at our facility and is in good working condition. All previous data has been securely erased. The drive shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with prior use — the top casing and label show light surface marks, and the PCB is clean with no visible damage. The 40-pin IDE and 4-pin Molex power connectors are intact and in good shape. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Quantum |
Model: |
20.5AT |
MPN: |
5501431 |
Secondary Model: |
Gateway 5501431 |
SKU: |
22629 |
Type: |
Internal Hard Drive (HDD) |
Storage Capacity: |
20.5 GB |
Interface: |
IDE / EIDE (ATA) |
Form Factor: |
3.5" |
Compatible With: |
Gateway desktop PCs, legacy IDE/EIDE systems |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Seller Notes: |
Tested, formatted, and wiped. All previous data securely erased. |
Condition Notes: |
This Quantum 20.5AT 20.5GB 3.5" IDE hard drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped. All previous data has been securely erased. Shows normal cosmetic wear; connectors intact. In good working condition. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |