Description
IBM DAQA-32700 76H0961 2.5GB 3.5" IDE ATA Desktop Hard Drive MPN 46H3431 HDD
The IBM DAQA-32700 is a 3.5-inch internal IDE (ATA) hard disk drive with 2.5GB of formatted capacity, manufactured by IBM Corporation in Thailand in December 1996. It carries FRU number 76H0961 and part number 46H3431. Note: the drive label states 2.5GB; some sources list this unit at 2.7GB (unformatted or nominal), but the label-printed capacity is 2.5GB.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: IBM
- Model: DAQA-32700
- FRU: 76H0961
- Part Number (P/N): 46H3431
- MLC: E16819
- Capacity: 2.5GB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: IDE / ATA
- Power: 5V 300mA, 12V 200mA DC
- Drive Geometry: 4960 cylinders, 16 heads, 63 sectors/track
- Made for IBM Corp. in Thailand
- Manufacture Date: December 1996
- Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware included
Applications
Mid-1990s IBM IDE hard drives like the DAQA-32700 were standard storage components in IBM desktop PCs, workstations, and compatible systems of the era. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) was the dominant desktop storage interface through the mid-1980s into the early 2000s, before SATA became the standard. A 2.5GB drive of this generation would have been a mid-to-high capacity option in 1996, suited for running Windows 95, Windows NT, or contemporary operating systems. Today these drives are sought by vintage computer collectors and hobbyists restoring period-correct IBM PC systems, DOS/Windows 95-era machines, and early embedded or industrial systems that require legacy IDE storage.
This IBM DAQA-32700 (FRU 76H0961) 2.5GB 3.5" IDE ATA 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 light wear consistent with prior use. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
IBM |
Model: |
DAQA-32700 |
MPN: |
46H3431 |
FRU: |
76H0961 |
MLC: |
E16819 |
Type: |
Internal Hard Drive (HDD) |
SKU: |
17869 |
Storage Capacity: |
2.5 GB |
Interface: |
IDE / ATA |
Form Factor: |
3.5" |
Drive Type: |
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) |
Cylinders: |
4960 |
Heads: |
16 |
Sectors per Track: |
63 |
Power Requirements: |
5V 300mA, 12V 200mA DC |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Thailand |
Manufacture Date: |
December 1996 |
Compatible With: |
IBM desktop PCs, compatible IDE/ATA systems |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only; no cables or mounting hardware included. |
Condition Notes: |
This IBM DAQA-32700 (FRU 76H0961) 2.5GB 3.5" IDE ATA hard drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped. In good working condition. All previous data securely erased. |
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 |
