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Dell 1323U 18.2GB Wide Ultra2 SCSI 7200 3.5-inch 4MB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 18.2GB
- Interface: Wide Ultra2 SCSI
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Cache: 4MB
- Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Designed for legacy SCSI-based systems
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Product Overview
The Dell 1323U is an 18.2GB Wide Ultra2 SCSI hard drive. It operates at 7200 RPM and features a 4MB cache, designed for older server and workstation systems that utilize the SCSI interface. The 'Wide' designation indicates support for a wider data bus, enhancing transfer rates.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 18.2GB |
| Interface | Wide Ultra2 SCSI |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 4MB |
| Drive Type | HDD |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
Product Description
The Dell 1323U is a legacy 18.2GB hard drive designed for systems that employ the Wide Ultra2 SCSI interface. This interface was prevalent in enterprise environments during the late 1990s and early 2000s, offering superior performance and reliability over IDE/ATA for demanding applications. The 'Wide' aspect refers to the 16-bit data path (compared to 8-bit narrow SCSI), which doubles the potential data transfer rate, while 'Ultra2' signifies the use of Low Voltage Differential (LVD) signaling, enabling higher speeds and longer cable lengths compared to earlier SCSI standards. Operating at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, this drive provides a respectable level of performance for its era, suitable for running operating systems, applications, and storing data in servers and workstations that are still equipped with SCSI controllers. The 4MB cache buffer aids in smoothing out data transfers and improving access times by holding frequently accessed data. Its 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise hard drives of this generation. Given its SCSI interface and capacity, the Dell 1323U is primarily intended for users maintaining or upgrading older server infrastructure that relies on this specific technology. It is not compatible with modern SATA or NVMe interfaces and requires a compatible SCSI controller and cabling. This drive represents a piece of legacy storage technology, valuable for keeping older systems operational or for specific archival purposes where compatibility is key.
