Fujitsu MHV2040AH 40GB ATA-100 IDE front view

Fujitsu MHV2040AH top view

Fujitsu MHV2040AH angled view

Fujitsu MHV2040AH label view

Fujitsu

Fujitsu MHV2040AH – 40GB | ATA-100 IDE | 5400RPM | 2.5" | Legacy Laptop HDD

Name: Fujitsu MHV2040AH – 40GB | ATA-100 IDE | 5400RPM | 2.5" | Legacy Laptop HDD
Brand: Fujitsu
SKU: MHV2040AH
Price: 79.95 USD
Availability: InStock

$79.95

Product variants

Quantity

Brand New, Factory Sealed | In Stock | Bulk Orders Available

The MHV2040AH is a 40GB ATA-100 IDE hard drive featuring 5400RPM spindle speed, 8MB cache, and 12ms average seek time in a 2.5" form factor. Built for early 2000s laptop and notebook systems, it is ideal for legacy computer restoration, vintage laptop upgrades, and embedded system applications. Compatible with any notebook, small form factor PC, or blade server that accepts 2.5" x 9mm IDE/ATA drives with 44-pin connectors. Engineered with Fluid Dynamic Bearing motors for whisper-quiet operation and MEEPRML recording technology for enhanced data reliability in continuous mobile computing environments.

All products from Anand International ship brand new and factory sealed. Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Fujitsu
Model: MHV2040AH
Capacity: 40GB
Interface: ATA-100 IDE
Spindle Speed: 5400RPM
Cache: 8MB
Form Factor: 2.5"
Seek Time: 12ms average
Latency: 5.56ms
MTBF: 1,200,000 hours
Drive Type: Internal Mobile HDD
Warranty: 90 days
Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed

Product Features

ATA-100 interface with 100MB/s transfer rate
8MB buffer for improved performance
MEEPRML recording technology
Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor design
Low power consumption for extended battery life
RoHS-compliant construction
44-pin IDE connector
Whisper-quiet operation at 26dB
Direct replacement for legacy systems requiring IDE/ATA connectivity
90-day Anand International warranty on all legacy stock
Free domestic US shipping included
Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers

Compatibility

Compatible with any laptop, notebook, small form factor PC, or blade server that accepts 2.5" x 9mm IDE/ATA drives with standard 44-pin connectors. Requires IDE controller support and minimum 9.5mm height clearance. Not compatible with SATA-only systems or modern laptops lacking IDE/PATA interfaces.

Shipping & Returns

Free Shipping: We currently offer free Economy Shipping within the continental U.S. with no minimum order required. Expedited shipping is available at standard carrier rates.
Same-Day Shipping: Order placed before 2PM PST will ship the same day. Orders received after this time will ship the following business day.
Hassle-Free Returns: If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it within 10 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.

40GB ATA-100 IDE 5400RPM 8MB Cache Factory Sealed

Why the MHV2040AH is the right Legacy Laptop HDD

Part of Fujitsu's acclaimed MHV2 series from the early 2000s mobile computing era, delivering proven reliability for legacy system restoration. Features advanced MEEPRML recording technology and Fluid Dynamic Bearing motors for superior performance in portable applications. Engineered specifically for continuous operation in laptop environments with optimized power consumption. The 5400RPM spindle speed provides an ideal balance of performance and battery life for vintage mobile computing platforms.

ATA-100 IDE Interface Compatibility

Features standard 44-pin IDE connector with ATA-100 support for 100MB/s transfer rates. Perfect for legacy laptops and embedded systems requiring reliable IDE storage.

Mobile-Optimized Design

Engineered with Fluid Dynamic Bearing motors and low power consumption for extended battery life. Operates whisper-quiet at just 26dB for premium mobile computing experience.

MEEPRML Recording Technology

Advanced recording technology ensures superior data integrity and reliability. Designed for continuous operation with 1.2 million hour MTBF rating.

Legacy System Restoration

Ideal for vintage laptop upgrades, retro computing projects, and embedded system applications. Supports any system requiring 2.5" x 9mm IDE storage with standard 44-pin interface.

New Old Stock with 90-Day Warranty

Available as brand new, factory sealed old stock units from Anand International with a 90-day warranty. Ideal for legacy system maintenance, vintage computing restoration, and hard-to-find replacement needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for IDE, including information on usage, configuration, and compatibility.

1. What is an IDE hard drive?

An IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard drive is a legacy type of storage device that connects to a computer using a 40-pin ribbon cable and Molex power connector. It was widely used before SATA drives became standard.

2. Can IDE hard drives be used in modern computers?

Most modern PCs do not have IDE ports. However, you can still use an IDE hard drive with a compatible IDE controller card or an IDE-to-SATA/USB adapter.

3. What devices are IDE hard drives compatible with?

IDE hard drives are commonly used in older desktops, servers, DVR systems, legacy industrial equipment, and other electronics that require ATA/100 or ATA/133 interfaces.

4. Are IDE and PATA the same thing?

Yes. IDE is also known as PATA (Parallel ATA). Both terms refer to the same interface standard, which uses wide ribbon cables to connect drives.

5. How do I know if my system supports an IDE hard drive?

Check if your motherboard has a 40-pin IDE connector. If not, you can use an adapter or external enclosure that converts IDE to SATA or USB.

6. What is the maximum capacity of an IDE hard drive?

Most IDE hard drives range from a few hundred megabytes to 500GB, though practical support depends on your system’s BIOS limitations.

7. Can IDE hard drives be used for external storage?

Yes. By using an IDE-to-USB adapter or external IDE enclosure, you can repurpose an IDE hard drive as an external storage device.