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Quantum MV540AT – 540MB | ATA-33 IDE | 3600RPM | 3.5" | Legacy HDD

Name: Quantum MV540AT – 540MB | ATA-33 IDE | 3600RPM | 3.5" | Legacy HDD
Brand: Quantum
SKU: MV540AT
Price: 199.95 USD
Availability: InStock

$199.95

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

The MV540AT is a 540MB ATA-33 IDE hard drive featuring 3600RPM, 128KB cache, and 14ms average seek time in a 3.5" slimline form factor. Built for mid-1990s AT-class systems, it is ideal for legacy computer restoration, retro computing projects, and industrial equipment replacement. Compatible with Fast ATA systems including motherboards with ATA-2 controllers and mid-range local bus architectures. The drive supports multi-word DMA transfer rates up to 13.3 MB/s and features 150,000 hour MTBF for continuous operation in professional applications.

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

Specifications

Manufacturer: Quantum
Model: MV540AT
Capacity: 540MB
Interface: ATA-33 IDE
Spindle Speed: 3600RPM
Cache: 128KB Segmented
Form Factor: 3.5" Slimline
Seek Time: 14ms average
Latency: 8.3ms
MTBF: 150,000 hours
Drive Type: Winchester
Warranty: 90 days
Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed

Product Features

540MB formatted capacity
ATA-33 IDE interface with Fast ATA support
3600RPM spindle speed
128KB segmented cache buffer
14ms average seek time / 4ms track-to-track
Multi-word DMA support up to 13.3 MB/s
Reed Solomon ECC with on-the-fly error correction
Automatic head parking and defect management
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 AT-class PCs, 486 and Pentium systems with ATA-33/ATA-2 controllers, legacy industrial computers, and retro computing systems requiring 540MB IDE drives. Not compatible with modern SATA systems or systems requiring drives larger than 540MB without LBA support.

Shipping & Returns

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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.

540MB ATA-33 3600RPM 128KB Cache Factory Sealed

Why the MV540AT is the right Legacy HDD

The Quantum Maverick 270/540AT family represents high-performance 1-inch-high drives manufactured to meet the highest quality standards of the mid-1990s. With Fast ATA support and multi-word DMA transfer rates up to 13.3 MB/s, it delivered premium performance for AT-class systems. The embedded AT controller with transparent defect management and 150,000 hour MTBF made it ideal for continuous operation in professional environments.

Fast ATA Performance

Multi-word DMA support delivers transfer rates up to 13.3 MB/s with programmed I/O modes up to 11 MB/s. Fast ATA technology provides the least expensive way to achieve faster data transfer rates on mid-range systems.

Embedded AT Controller

Features embedded AT drive controller with optimized AT commands for system performance. Media defects and error recovery are managed internally, making operations fully transparent to the user.

Professional Reliability

150,000 Power On Hours MTBF with 5-year component life and 20,000 start/stop cycles minimum. Reed Solomon ECC with on-the-fly error correction ensures data integrity.

Retro Computing Essential

Part of Quantum's high-performance 1-inch-high drive family manufactured to meet the highest quality standards. Ideal for authentic restoration of 486 and early Pentium systems requiring period-correct storage.

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.