Is this Internal HDD Storage Device software compatible with this PCs ?

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The discussion revolves around the compatibility of a SATA-II TOSHIBA HDWD110 Internal HDD Storage Device with two different PC motherboards: a FOXCONN H61 MX and an HP COMPAQ ELITE 8200 SFF. Participants explore the theoretical and practical aspects of hardware compatibility, including potential software and operating system considerations.

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  • One participant inquires about the compatibility of the HDD with specific motherboards and processors.
  • Another participant suggests checking the manufacturer's website for information on capabilities and supported operating systems.
  • There is a speculation that a ten-year-old drive may work with a ten-year-old motherboard, but no guarantees are provided.
  • A later reply cautions that if the drive has not been used for years, it might not function even if it is deemed compatible.
  • One participant expresses a theoretical affirmation of compatibility but encourages experimentation to confirm it.
  • A quote is shared that highlights the difference between theory and practice, suggesting that practical outcomes may vary.

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Participants express a mix of theoretical agreement on compatibility while acknowledging uncertainties and practical challenges. No consensus is reached regarding guaranteed compatibility.

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Limitations include the lack of specific details on the operating systems supported by the HDD, potential issues with aging hardware, and the absence of definitive guarantees regarding functionality.

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I am asking if a SATA -II TOSHIBA HDWD110 Internal HDD Storage Device software is compatible with a FOXCONN H61 MX Motherboard with Celeron 6 1610 2.6 GHz Processor PC ? or if a SATA -II TOSHIBA HDWD110 Internal HDD Storage Device software is compatible with a HP COMPAQ ELITE 8200 SFF PC Motherboard with intel core i5 2400 Processor PC ?
 
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What have you discovered about the HDD storage device?

I would suspect the manufacturer's website would describe its capabilities and supported OS platforms that they have written device drivers for.

It seems there is filesystem support for:

• Windows: Typically NTFS, FAT32, or exFAT.
• Linux: ext4, ext3, XFS, Btrfs, etc.
• macOS: APFS, HFS+.
 
Will a ten year old drive work in a ten year old motherboard? Probably. Will someone guarantee that it will? Probably not.
 
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To add: if your drive hasn't been in use for years, it might not work when plugged in, even if "compatible". These do not last forever.
 
The theory is 'yes'.
Now, you should start experimenting.
 
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"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is." -- L.P. Berra.