Description
IBM DPRA-21215 46H7083 1215MB 2.5" 19MM IDE Laptop Hard Drive 1.2GB ATA
The IBM DPRA-21215 is a 2.5-inch, 19mm-height IDE hard drive manufactured by IBM OEM in Thailand in December 1995. With a formatted capacity of 1215MB (approximately 1.2GB), it uses a 44-pin ATA/IDE interface and is configured via on-board jumpers for Cable Select, Device 0, or Device 1 operation. This is a mid-1990s vintage laptop hard drive built to IBM's OEM specifications for use in IBM portable computers of that era.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: DPRA-21215
- Part Number (P/N): 46H7083
- Secondary Reference: E16928
- Capacity: 1215MB (approx. 1.2GB formatted)
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Height: 19MM
- Interface: 44-pin IDE / ATA
- Cylinders: 2,358
- Heads: 16
- Sectors per Track: 63
- Power Requirements: 5V, 520mA
- Country of Manufacture: Thailand
- Manufacture Date: December 1995 (DEC-95)
- Jumper Options: Device 0, Device 1, Cable Select (diagram printed on label)
- Drive only — no cables or accessories included
Applications
The DPRA-21215 is a mid-1990s 2.5-inch IDE hard drive from IBM's OEM laptop storage line, designed for IBM ThinkPad and compatible portable computers of the era that used the standard 44-pin ATA interface. Drives of this generation — typically 500MB to 2GB in capacity — were the standard storage option in laptop computers through the early-to-mid 1990s, when 2.5-inch IDE was the dominant portable storage interface before the shift to later ATA standards and eventually SATA. The 19mm height profile was common in that generation of ThinkPad-class machines. Today, these drives are sought by collectors and technicians maintaining or restoring vintage IBM ThinkPad laptops, early IBM PS/Note systems, and other period-correct portable computers that require a functional period-appropriate drive. The DPRA series was built to IBM's exacting OEM standards for reliability in field-deployed portable systems.
This IBM DPRA-21215 46H7083 1215MB 2.5" laptop hard drive has been inspected, cleaned, and tested at our facility. It is in good working order — it boots to the C:/ prompt. The drive shows typical light wear consistent with prior use, including minor scuffing on the top cover and some edge wear on the PCB side. The label is intact and legible, and the 44-pin IDE connector is in good condition. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions. Please note: We have multiple units in stock — yours may not be the one shown in the photos, however, it will be similar in condition and function.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
IBM |
Model: |
DPRA-21215 |
MPN: |
46H7083 |
Secondary Model: |
E16928 |
Type: |
Laptop Hard Drive |
SKU: |
17223 |
Capacity: |
1215MB (1.2GB) |
Form Factor: |
2.5" |
Height: |
19MM |
Interface: |
IDE / ATA |
Cylinders: |
2358 |
Heads: |
16 |
Sectors per Track: |
63 |
Power Requirements: |
5V, 520mA |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Thailand |
Manufacture Date: |
DEC-95 |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and Tested |
Seller Notes: |
Tested good — boots to C:/ prompt. Drive only, no accessories. |
Compatible With: |
IBM ThinkPad and vintage IBM laptops requiring 2.5" IDE |
Jumper Settings: |
Cable Select, Device 0, Device 1 configurable via jumpers |
Condition Notes: |
IBM DPRA-21215 46H7083 1215MB 2.5" laptop hard drive. Inspected, cleaned, and tested at our facility — boots to C:/ prompt and in good working order. Light cosmetic wear consistent with prior use. |