Brand: IBM
Model: Travelstar 10GT (DCXA-210000)
MPN / Part Number: 21L9570 / 22L0016
Capacity: 10.05 GB
Interface: IDE / PATA (44-Pin)
Form Factor: 2.5 inch
Drive Height: 12.5 mm (Important: Verify fit for slim laptops)
Rotation Speed: 4200 RPM
Manufacture Date: 14 SEP 99
Item Description
Authentic IBM Travelstar 10GT - Model DCXA-210000
Up for sale is a survivor from the golden era of mobile computing: a Genuine IBM Travelstar 10GB IDE Hard Drive. This unit features the "Genuine IBM ThinkPad Option" branding, making it a critical component for anyone performing a museum-grade restoration of a vintage ThinkPad.
Why this specific model?
The DCXA-210000 was the workhorse of the late 90s, known for its "Giant Magnetoresistive" (GMR) head technology which was cutting-edge at the time. It is a 12.5mm height drive, which is the correct "thick" profile for professional laptops of that era.
Technical Condition:
Physical: The 44-pin IDE interface is in excellent shape with straight, clean pins.
Visual: The labels are crisp and fully legible, showing the jumper settings and original IBM FRU/Part numbers.Direct fit for many legendary systems, including:
IBM ThinkPad: 600, 600E, 770, 770X, 770Z, and early 390 series.
Apple PowerBook: G3 "Wallstreet" / "Lombard" (Please verify 12.5mm clearance).
Other: Ideal for any retro PC build requiring a 44-pin PATA connection.
Shipping & Handling:
Vintage mechanical drives are sensitive. This will be shipped in an anti-static bag, heavily bubble-wrapped, and secured in a rigid cardboard box (no bubble mailers) to protect the drive motor and platters.
