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Fujitsu MHV2040AH 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 8MB IDE 2.5" Hard Drive
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Fujitsu MHV2040AH 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 8MB IDE 2.5" Hard Drive

Bottom line: The Fujitsu MHV2040AH 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 8MB IDE 2.5" Hard Drive 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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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Fujitsu MHV2040AH 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 8MB IDE 2.5" Hard Drive General Features:
  • ✓ Backed by Fujitsu's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

The Fujitsu MHV2040AH offers an affordable solution to portable storage. Featuring a 40 GB capacity and fast UDMA/100 data transfers, the MHV2040AH is suited for extra storage in your notebook and for use in an external drive enclosure for storing music, photos and more.Fujitsu MHV2040AH 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 8MB IDE 2.5" Hard DriveNotes: Samsung model: MP0402H Product Requirements: Notebooks: IDE controller Slot at least 9.5mm high (be sure to check this!) Desktops: 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch IDE Conversion Kit, sold separately Available IDE controller Available 3.5-inch drive drive bay Available…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Fujitsu MHV2040AH 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 8MB IDE 2.5" Hard Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Fujitsu'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

  • Fujitsu MHV2040AH 40GB UDMA/100 5400RPM 8MB IDE 2.5" Hard Drive General Features:
  • 40 GB formatted capacity UDMA/100 data transfer rate 5400 RPM spindle speed 8 MB buffer
  • 5.56 ms average latency E-IDE/ATAPI interface 2.5-inch form factor Regulatory Approvals: CE UL CSA
  • C-Tick TUV BSMI

Full Specifications

BrandFujitsu
ColorSilver
Model NameMHV2040AH
Read Speed100 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor2.5-inch
Media Speed100 MB/s
Model NumberMHV2040AH
Built-In MediaHard Drive
Hard-Drive Size40 GB
Mfr Part NumberMHV2040AH
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Hardware PlatformPC, laptop
Installation TypeExternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate100 megabytes_per_second
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceATAPI
Hard Disk DescriptionMechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor2.5 inches

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