Overview
The Seagate ST360015A Barracuda ATA V is a 60GB internal hard drive engineered for legacy desktop and workstation systems. Operating at 7200 RPM with a 2MB buffer, this drive delivers responsive performance for older computing platforms still in service. The 3.5-inch form factor and Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) interface make it suitable for master/slave or cable-select IDE configurations.
Key Features
- 60GB usable storage capacity
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
- 2MB data buffer to reduce seek latency
- Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) parallel interface support
- 3.5-inch form factor with standard mounting holes
- Master/slave or cable-select jumper configuration options
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 60GB (formatted)
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal
- RPM: 7200
- Cache: 2MB
- Interface: Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) parallel IDE
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 100 MB/s
- Power Supply: 5V and 12V standard IDE connectors
- Mounting: Standard 3.5-inch mounting bracket holes
Typical Applications
The Seagate ST360015A is commonly used in legacy computer replacement and refurbishment projects, including Windows XP/98 era desktop systems, retro gaming systems, and vintage workstations requiring reliable IDE storage. This drive is also used in industrial controllers and embedded systems that depend on proven ATA technology.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Motherboards with IDE/ATA-100 connectors (40-pin ATA interface)
- Legacy desktop systems (Pentium III/4, AMD Athlon era)
- Industrial and embedded systems with IDE controllers
- Master/slave or cable-select IDE configurations
- Standard 3.5-inch internal drive bays with 5V/12V power availability
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Seagate ST360015A Barracuda ATA V series is a direct replacement for other Barracuda ATA V 60GB units and compatible with systems originally designed for 3.5-inch IDE drives of equivalent capacity and spindle speed. Verify mechanical fit and electrical specifications with your system OEM documentation before installing.
Works With
- Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) motherboard IDE connectors
- IDE activity and detect circuits (standard ATA handshake signals)
- BIOS detection via standard ATA identification routines
- Jumper-based master/slave device selection
