Description
Maxtor D540X-4K 20GB 3.5" IDE Hard Drive PATA DiamondMax ATA-133
The Maxtor D540X-4K is a 20GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive from Maxtor's DiamondMax series, using the parallel ATA (PATA/IDE) interface with ATA-133 support. It connects via the standard 40-pin IDE ribbon cable and 4-pin Molex power connector found on desktop motherboards and power supplies of its era. This drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped at our facility and is in good working condition.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Maxtor
- Model: D540X-4K
- Series: DiamondMax
- Capacity: 20 GB
- Form Factor: 3.5" internal
- Interface: IDE / PATA (ATA-133)
- Connector: 40-pin IDE data + 4-pin Molex power
- Power Requirements: 5V / 12V DC
- Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware included
Applications
The Maxtor DiamondMax D540X series was a mainstream desktop hard drive line produced in the early-to-mid 2000s, targeting home and office desktop PCs using the then-standard IDE/PATA interface. ATA-133 (Ultra DMA Mode 6) was the final and fastest iteration of the parallel ATA standard before the industry transitioned to Serial ATA (SATA). These drives are compatible with any desktop or tower PC motherboard featuring an IDE controller — common in systems from roughly 1999 through 2006. Today they are used for retro PC builds, legacy system repairs, data recovery work, and replacement drives in older industrial or embedded systems that still rely on PATA storage.
This Maxtor D540X-4K 20GB 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 wear consistent with previous use — the top label has a void sticker and there are minor scuffs on the metal casing, but no dents or damage affecting function. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Maxtor |
Model: |
D540X-4K |
MPN: |
D540X-4K |
SKU: |
19039 |
Type: |
Internal Hard Drive |
Storage Capacity: |
20 GB |
Interface: |
IDE/ATA (PATA) |
ATA Standard: |
ATA-133 |
Form Factor: |
3.5" |
Drive Series: |
DiamondMax |
Power Requirements: |
5V / 12V DC |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Compatible With: |
Desktop PCs with IDE/PATA motherboard connector |
Seller Notes: |
Tested, formatted, and wiped. All previous data securely erased. |
Condition Notes: |
This Maxtor D540X-4K 20GB IDE hard drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped. In good working condition. All previous data securely erased. Normal cosmetic wear present. |
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 |