Description
Seagate ST3096A 89MB 3.5" IDE ATA Hard Drive 40-Pin Vintage Legacy Desktop PC
The Seagate ST3096A is an 89MB 3.5" form factor hard disk drive with a 40-pin IDE (ATA) interface. It uses a standard 4-pin Molex power connector and draws 5V and 12V DC, making it a drop-in fit for any vintage desktop PC with an IDE controller. This drive was manufactured by Seagate in Singapore and carries UL, CSA, and ZC certifications visible on its label.
Specifications & What's Included
- Make: Seagate
- Model: ST3096A
- Capacity: 89 MB
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Interface: IDE / ATA (40-pin)
- Power Connector: 4-pin Molex (5V / 12V DC)
- Country of Manufacture: Singapore
- Certifications: UL, CSA, ZC (visible on label)
- Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware included
Applications
The Seagate ST3096A dates from the early-to-mid 1990s, when sub-100MB IDE hard drives were standard storage in DOS and early Windows desktop PCs. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) — also called ATA — replaced the earlier ST-506/MFM and ESDI interfaces and became the dominant desktop storage interface of the 1990s. Drives in this capacity range were commonly used in 286, 386, and 486-era desktop systems running MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, or early Windows 95. Today, the ST3096A is sought by retrocomputing enthusiasts restoring period-correct systems, vintage PC collectors, and hobbyists building retro machines that require a genuine early-ATA drive rather than a modern compact flash adapter. It is also a candidate for use with period-accurate industrial or embedded controllers that shipped with IDE storage and cannot be easily updated to flash-based alternatives.
This Seagate ST3096A 89MB 3.5" IDE hard drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped, and is in good working condition. All previous data has been securely erased. The drive shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with prior use, including light scuffing on the casing. The label, connectors, and board are all intact and undamaged. Please review our photos and contact us with any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Seagate |
Model: |
ST3096A |
MPN: |
ST3096A |
Type: |
Internal Hard Drive (HDD) |
SKU: |
49474 |
Capacity: |
89 MB |
Interface: |
IDE / ATA (40-Pin) |
Form Factor: |
3.5" |
Connector Type: |
40-Pin IDE, 4-Pin Molex Power |
Power Requirements: |
5V / 12V DC |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Singapore |
Compatible With: |
Vintage desktop PCs with IDE/ATA interface |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware included. |
Condition Notes: |
This Seagate ST3096A 89MB 3.5" IDE hard drive has been tested, formatted, and wiped, and is in good working condition. All previous data has been securely erased. Normal cosmetic wear from prior use. |
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 |