IBM Deskstar 07N9208 IC35L040AVVA07-0 40GB 3.5" IDE ATA HDD 7200RPM

Model: IC35L040AVVA07 ATA/IDE

CAPACITY: 41.1 GB

P/N: 07N9208

LBA: 80.418.240 SECTORS

RPM: 7200 RPM

MLC: H32657

CHS: 16383/16/63

P/N: 07N9208

Made in Thailand

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📦 Professional DescriptionItem Overview

This listing is for an IBM Deskstar 40GB 3.5" IDE Hard Drive, model IC35L040AVVA07-0, part number 07N9208. This classic ATA/IDE drive is ideal for restoring vintage PCs, retro gaming systems, legacy industrial equipment, or data recovery projects.

Specifications

• Brand: IBM

• Series: Deskstar

• Model: IC35L040AVVA07-0

• Part Number: 07N9208

• Capacity: 40.0GB (41.1GB labeled)

• Interface: IDE / ATA

• Form Factor: 3.5"

• Speed: 7200 RPM

• LBA: 80,411,648 sectors

• CHS: 16383 / 16 / 63

• Power Rating: 5V 500mA / 12V 800mA

• Country of Manufacture: Thailand

Condition

This hard drive is used and has been tested for power-on and detection.The label is intact and matches the part number shown in the photos.Cosmetic wear may be present from normal use, but the drive is clean and the board and casing are in good condition.

What’s Included

• IBM Deskstar 40GB IDE HDD (Model IC35L040AVVA07-0)

• No cables or accessories with:

  • Legacy desktops

  • Retro Windows 95/98/ME/XP systems

  • IDE-based industrial machines

  • Vintage gaming PCs

  • Data recovery setups

  Please ensure your system supports IDE/ATA before purchasing.

  Shipping

  • Ships safely in protective anti-static packaging

  • Fast handling time

  • Tracking included

  Notes

  This is a vintage hard drive. Due to age, long-term reliability cannot be guaranteed. Sold as-is, as commonly expected for legacy hardware.

  
  

  Model: IC35L040AVVA07-0Part Number: 07N9208FRU / Internal Code: H32657Series: IBM DeskstarCapacity Class: 40GB (41.1GB labeled)

  1. General Information

  • Manufacturer: IBM Storage

  • Country of Manufacture: Thailand

  • Drive Type: Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

  • Form Factor: 3.5-inch

  • Interface: IDE / ATA‑100

  • Generation: Early 2000s Deskstar series

  • Application: Desktop PCs, legacy systems, industrial equipment, retro computing

  2. Capacity & Performance

  • Formatted Capacity: 40.0GB

  • Labeled Capacity: 41.1GB

  • LBA: 80,411,648 sectors

  • CHS: 16383 / 16 / 63

  • Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM

  • Buffer / Cache: 2MB (typical for this model)

  • Average Seek Time: ~8.5 ms

  • Interface Speed: ATA‑100 (100 MB/s theoretical max)

  3. Electrical Specifications

  • Rated Power (from label):

    • +5V: 500mA

    • +12V: 800mA

  • Startup Current: Higher draw during spin‑up (typical for 7200RPM IDE drives)

  4. Physical Characteristics

  • Form Factor: 3.5"

  • Dimensions:

    • Height: ~1.0 in (26 mm)

    • Width: 4.0 in (101.6 mm)

    • Depth: 5.8 in (147 mm)

  • Weight: ~1.1 lbs (500g)

  • Casing: Aluminum top plate with circular spindle indentation

  • Label Notes:

    • “WARRANTY VOID IF BROKEN”

    • “DO NOT COVER THIS HOLE” (breather hole)

  5. Reliability & SMART Features

  • SMART Support: Yes (basic early‑generation SMART)

  • Temperature Sensor: No (no thermal reporting in SMART)

  • Adaptive Memory Technology: No

  • Removable: No (standard internal HDD)

  6. CompatibilityWindows PC

  ✔️ Fully compatible with any system using IDE/ATA.

  Mac / macOS

  ✔️ Compatible with older IDE‑based Macs (PowerMac G3/G4, early iMac G3).⚠️ Modern Macs require an IDE-to-USB adapter.

  iOS (iPhone / iPad)

  ❌ Not compatible.

  Other Uses

  • Retro gaming PCs

  • Legacy industrial controllers

  • Data recovery

  • Vintage OS installations (Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP)

  7. Certifications & Markings (from photo)

  • CE Mark

  • MIC (Korea)

  • IBM Storage branding

  • Serial Number: A2C4CXWA

  • Product Code: H32657

  • Deskstar™ branding

  
  The IBM Deskstar 07N9208 / IC35L040AVVA07-0 is a 40GB 7200RPM IDE hard drive designed for legacy systems. It offers standard ATA‑100 performance, basic SMART diagnostics, and reliable operation for retro computing or industrial hardware requiring IDE storage.