Brand: IBM · SKU: 40X3243 · MPN: 40X3243 · Category: Components
The IBM Microdrive family offered breakthrough storage capacity for portable electronic devices in an industry-standard CF+ Type II form factor. Capacities ranged from 340 MB to 1 GB on a single hard disk drive, providing high-capacity, cost-effective personal storage. Weighing only 16 grams, it offered outstanding capacity in a compact, portable package. Performance included a maximum sustained data rate exceeding 4 MB/sec. It incorporated leading-edge IBM technologies such as giant magnetoresistive (GMR) head technology, load/unload features, Enhanced Adaptive Battery Life Extender 3.0, and TrueTrack servo for maximum capacity, performance, and reliability. This part number appears to be associated with the IBM Microdrive product line, a compact storage solution for devices like digital cameras and handheld PCs.
| Data Rate | Exceeding 4 MB/sec (Maximum sustained) |
|---|---|
| Technology | Giant Magnetoresistive (GMR) head technology, TrueTrack servo |
| Capacity Range | 340 MB to 1 GB |
| Warranty | Not specified for the part number, but product information was available via IBM TECHFAX or by calling IBM product information lines. |
| Weight | 16 grams (for 1 GB model) |
| Dimensions | CF+ Type II form factor |
The IBM 40X3243 is likely an IBM Microdrive, a highly compact hard disk drive designed for portable electronic devices, offering up to 1GB of storage in a CF+ Type II form factor. It was promoted for its high capacity, low weight (16 grams), and performance improvements over contemporary flash memory.
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