HP DB536AV-ABA | 40GB 5400RPM Smart Hard Drive

Here are 12 technical specifications for the HP 40GB 5400RPM Smart Hard Drive:

1. Interface: ATA-100
2. Form Factor: 3.5"
3. Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
4. Buffer Size: 2 MB
5. Data Transfer Rate: 100 MBps
6. Average Latency: 5.6 ms
7. Seek Time: 8.9 ms (average)
8. Track-to-Track Seek Time: 2.0 ms (average)
9. Operating Temperature: 41°F to 131°F (5°C to 55°C)
10. Non-Operating Temperature: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C)
11. Shock Tolerance: 70g @ 2ms (operating) / 300g @ 2ms (non-operating)
12. Acoustics: 2.7 bels (idle) / 3.2 bels (seek)

Here are 3 helpful notes:

1. This hard drive is compatible with desktop computers that have an ATA-100 interface.
2. The 2 MB buffer size helps to improve read and write speeds.
3. The shock tolerance of 70g @ 2ms (operating) and 300g @ 2ms (non-operating) means that this hard drive can withstand some physical impact without being damaged.