Name: WD400UE Western Digital Scorpio 40GB 5.4K RPM IDE Ultra ATA/100 512n 2MB Cache 2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD400UE
Price: 261.29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Scorpio WD400UE 40GB 2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive provides a dependable storage solution for portable systems requiring efficient, compact storage. With a 5,400 RPM speed, IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface, and 2MB cache, this drive ensures reliable performance for standard computing tasks. Whether upgrading older laptops or replacing a failing drive, the Scorpio WD400UE offers a cost-effective way to maintain smooth system functionality in portable devices.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WD400UE
Series	Scorpio

Technical Information
Capacity	40GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	512n
Cache	2MB

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	ATA-100

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	0.37 x 2.75 x 3.94
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Product Description
The Western Digital Scorpio WD400UE is a 40GB 2.5-inch internal hard disk drive that provides reliable storage for portable and laptop systems. Operating at 5,400 RPM, it offers efficient data access for everyday computing tasks. The drive features the IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface, ensuring solid data transfer rates suitable for legacy systems. With a 2MB cache, the drive delivers enhanced performance, ensuring quicker data access and overall smoother functionality for smaller storage requirements. Key Features 40GB storage capacity ideal for portable computing and laptops 5,400 RPM rotational speed for reliable performance IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface ensures stable data transfer 2MB cache for improved data handling and read/write speeds 2.5-inch form factor perfect for space-constrained devices Western Digital reliability, trusted by users worldwide This hard drive is an excellent choice for users looking to upgrade or replace storage in older laptops or portable devices, offering a balance of performance and reliability.

Use Cases
The WD400UE Western Digital Scorpio 40GB hard drive is primarily suited for legacy portable computing environments where compact and reliable storage is essential. It serves well in scenarios involving older laptops and embedded systems that require moderate storage capacity without the need for high-speed data transfer. How It's Used: Upgrading storage in legacy laptop fleets used within educational institutions or small businesses. Replacement drive in industrial portable devices operating in field service or remote monitoring roles. Data logging storage for lightweight embedded applications in manufacturing or transportation systems. Archival storage for low-demand mobile computing platforms in corporate or government environments. Supporting legacy software environments where modern SSD solutions are incompatible or cost-prohibitive. This hard disk drive supports operational continuity in environments where compact form factor and dependable storage take precedence over high data throughput. Its design facilitates cost-efficient maintenance and scalability of older portable systems without requiring extensive infrastructure changes.