IBM

IBM - IBM 40X IDE CD ROM BLACK

Name: IBM - IBM 40X IDE CD ROM BLACK
Brand: IBM
SKU: B0007RASY4

Bottom line: The IBM - IBM 40X IDE CD ROM BLACK is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-20

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Warranty Included

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IBM - IBM 40X IDE CD ROM BLACK using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. IBM's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Warranty Included

Full Specifications

Brand	IBM
Color	Black
Cache Size	2 MB
Form Factor	5.25 inches
Model Number	40X
Mfr Part Number	36L8657
Hardware Platform	Laptop, PC
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Hardware Interface	IDE
Hard Disk Interface	IDE
Customer Package Type	Box
Hard Disk Description	Ide
Hard Disk Form Factor	5.25 inches
Connectivity Technology	ESATA
Digital Storage Capacity	40 GB
Optical Storage Read Speed	40X CD
Cache Memory Installed Size	2 MB

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