Description
TriGem SV0211A/TGE 2.1GB 3.5 IDE Hard Drive HDD Desktop Vintage 40-Pin ATA
The TriGem SV0211A/TGE is a 2.1GB 3.5-inch internal IDE hard disk drive built for desktop PC systems. It uses the standard 40-pin ATA (IDE) interface and 4-pin Molex power connector common to mid-to-late 1990s desktop and tower computers. The drive is jumper-configurable for Master (single drive), Slave, or Cable Select operation.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: TriGem
- Model: SV0211A/TGE
- Capacity: 2.1 GB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: IDE (ATA) — 40-pin
- Power Connector: 4-pin Molex
- Cylinders: 4,092
- Heads: 16
- Sectors per Track: 63
- Voltage: DC +12V @ 0.5A, DC +5V @ 0.6A
- Jumper Settings: Master (1 Drive), Slave, Cable Select
- Label ID: LK40HYQS
- Certifications: UL, CE
- Drive only — no cables or mounting hardware included
Applications
This drive dates from the mid-to-late 1990s era of ATA IDE storage, when 2–4GB drives were standard in desktop PCs running Windows 95, Windows 98, and DOS-based systems. IDE hard drives of this type were the dominant storage medium in consumer and business desktops throughout that period, connecting via the 40-pin flat ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE controller. Today, drives like this are used primarily for restoring, maintaining, and running period-correct vintage PCs — including systems built around Socket 7, Socket 5, and early Pentium/486 platforms — where modern SATA drives are not compatible. The 2.1GB capacity also falls within the 2.1GB BIOS addressing limit present on many older motherboards that cannot recognize larger drives, making this a practical replacement for legacy systems with that restriction.
Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
This TriGem SV0211A/TGE 2.1GB 3.5-inch 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 typical light cosmetic wear on the housing consistent with previous use. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
TriGem |
Model: |
SV0211A/TGE |
MPN: |
SV0211A/TGE |
SKU: |
23593 |
Type: |
Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
Storage Capacity: |
2.1 GB |
Form Factor: |
3.5-inch |
Interface: |
IDE (ATA) — 40-Pin |
Power Connector: |
4-Pin Molex |
Cylinders: |
4092 |
Heads: |
16 |
Sectors per Track: |
63 |
Voltage Rating: |
DC +12V 0.5A, DC +5V 0.6A |
Jumper Settings: |
Master (1 Drive), Slave, Cable Select |
Label ID: |
LK40HYQS |
Certifications: |
UL, CE |
Seller Notes: |
Drive only — no cables or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
This TriGem SV0211A/TGE 2.1GB 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 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 |