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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with exposed circuit board

Maxtor

Maxtor 6E040L0 40GB 7200 RPM 2MB IDE Ultra ATA133 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-REP4-VEGXN MPN 6E040L0

A 40 GB 3.5-inch IDE desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 2 MB cache and fluid-bearing motor for quiet operation

  • Total capacity40 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory2 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive data access
  • 40 GB capacity stores essential files and applications
  • 2 MB cache buffers frequent read requests
  • Fluid dynamic bearing motor reduces acoustic noise
  • Shock and Data Protection Systems guard stored information

Target system and purpose

The Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 8 6E040L0 is a 40GB desktop hard drive built for legacy systems that still require an IDE Ultra ATA133 connection. It suits enthusiasts restoring vintage PCs, industrial equipment needing a direct replacement, or anyone adding period-correct storage to a retro build.

Build and connectivity

The bare-drive unit uses a standard 3.5 inch form factor with a 40-pin IDE interface, so it drops into older drive bays without adapters. A fluid dynamic bearing motor and low-profile height improve airflow inside tight chassis, while the Shock Protection System and Data Protection System are designed to guard platters during handling and operation.

Thermals, noise and power

The FDB motor keeps acoustic output low during typical desktop workloads. At 7200 RPM the drive draws modest power and runs cool enough for passively ventilated cases. Average seek time is 10ms with 4.17ms latency, delivering responsive access for operating systems and applications of the era.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $34.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 40 GB
Lower than about 99% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $874.75 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineDiamondMax Plus 8
Model name6E040L0
Total capacity40 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time10 ms
Mean latency4.17 ms
Storage
Cache memory2 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA133 / ATA-7
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.69 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What does the IDE Ultra ATA133 interface cap the transfer rate at?

The IDE Ultra ATA133 interface caps the burst transfer rate at 133 MB/s.

What physical space and mounting does the 3.5-inch form factor need?

The 3.5-inch form factor requires a standard 3.5-inch drive bay with four side-mount screws or a tool-less tray.

How do I set the drive to master or slave before installing it?

Move the jumper shunt on the rear pins to Master, Slave or Cable Select to match your IDE cable configuration.

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