IBM 73H7751 2.1GB 3.5" IDE Hard Drive PATA

IBM 73H7751 2.1GB 3.5" IDE Hard Drive PATA

This is a 2.1GB capacity 3.5-inch internal hard drive using the IDE (also called PATA or Parallel ATA) interface standard. It is designed for installation in IBM personal computers and compatible systems from the 1990s and early 2000s era. The drive features a 5400 RPM spindle speed, 128 KB data buffer, and approximately 33 Mbps transfer rate — typical specifications for storage devices of its generation.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: IBM 73H7751
• Storage Capacity: 2.1 GB
• Form Factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: IDE / PATA (40-pin connector)
• Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
• Data Buffer: 128 KB
• Data Transfer Rate: Approximately 33 Mbps
• Compatible with IBM PCs, compatibles, and vintage workstations with IDE/PATA support
• Drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped

Applications

IDE hard drives of this capacity and form factor were standard storage devices in personal computers throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s. This IBM 73H7751 is well-suited for restoring, repairing, or building out vintage IBM-compatible computer systems from that era. Collectors and enthusiasts who work on legacy computers often seek drives of this type as original or period-appropriate replacement storage. The drive remains functional and is compatible with any system featuring a standard 40-pin IDE interface and appropriate power connectors (Molex), making it a practical solution for retrocomputing projects and museum-quality system restorations.