Description

The Maxtor 6L200P0 is a 200GB hard drive from the DiamondMax 10 series, a popular mainstream 3.5-inch PATA/IDE (Parallel ATA) drive released around 2005–2006. This series was designed for desktop PCs, offering solid performance, reliability, and value before the widespread shift to SATA.

*** Hard drive is tested for good S.M.A.R.T. , no bad sectors and is formatted as an NTFS partition. Actual drive is pictured.

Here are the key specifications, compiled from official Maxtor/Seagate datasheets, product manuals, and consistent retailer listings:

• Capacity: 200 GB (formatted; actual usable space slightly less due to binary vs. decimal calculation — LBA sectors: 398,297,088)
• Interface: IDE / PATA (Ultra ATA/133 or ATA-7; backward compatible with ATA/100, ATA/66, etc.; max theoretical burst transfer rate 133 MB/s)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch (standard desktop, ~1-inch height)
• Spindle Speed (Rotation): 7200 RPM
• Cache / Buffer: 8 MB
• Average Seek Time: ~9 ms (read/write typical; includes settling time)
• Platter/Head Configuration: Usually 2 platters (some variants may vary slightly)
• Other Features:
  • Shock Protection System (SPS) and Data Protection System (DPS) for improved reliability
  • Quiet Drive Technology (QDT) for reduced acoustics
  • Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) in some configurations (though limited benefit on PATA)
  • Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor for quieter and more reliable operation
• Power Consumption: Typical for the era (~6–9W active/idle; uses standard 4-pin Molex power connector)
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): ~1 million hours (manufacturer rating for the series)
• Compatibility: Works with older motherboards featuring IDE controllers; jumper configurable for Master, Slave, or Cable Select (CS)