Model & Series:Hitachi Deskstar 7K250 — HDS722525VLAT80 (also known as part number 08K0466)
Capacity:250 GB
Form Factor:3.5" desktop drive — ideal for desktop PCs, older towers, or IDE-based systems.
Interface:PATA / IDE — Ultra ATA-100 / ATA-6 (40-pin connector)
Spindle Speed:7,200 RPM — delivers responsive read/write performance relative to faster-spinning drives of its era.
Cache / Buffer:8 MB onboard cache — helps improve data throughput and responsiveness.
Performance:

• Average seek time: ~ 8.5 ms

• Average rotational latency: ~ 4.17 ms (half a revolution at 7200 RPM)

• Max data transfer rate (to/from media): up to 100 MB/s (IDE / ATA-100)

Physical / Compatibility Notes:

• Standard 3.5″ desktop HDD size — fits in most desktop PC drive bays for IDE / PATA.

• Works in any system that supports 3.5" IDE / EIDE / ATA / PATA hard disks.

• Well-suited for older desktops, legacy machines, or as a replacement/backup drive for vintage systems.

Use Cases:

• Reviving older desktop PCs or legacy systems that require PATA/IDE drives.

• Serving as a secondary/internal storage drive for documents, media, or backups.

• Replacement for failing IDE drives in vintage machines.

Condition: Used – Very Good
Drive is in excellent working condition. Tested, fully functional, and wiped for new use. Shows only minor signs of previous use (no dents or damage). Ideal replacement for any system needing an IDE/PATA hard drive.