Dell 2223U 18.2GB 7200RPM SCSI 2MB Cache 80-Pin 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

SKU 2223U

Brand Dell

Capacity: 18.2GB.
Interface: SCSI.
Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM.
Cache: 2MB.
Connector: 80-pin Wide Ultra SCSI.
Form Factor: 3.5-inch.
Designed for legacy server and workstation environments.

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Product Type: Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
Model: 2223U
SKU: 2223U
Capacity: 18.2GB
Interface: SCSI

Product details

The Dell 2223U is a 18.2GB SCSI hard drive with a 7200RPM spindle speed and a 2MB cache. It features an 80-pin connector and a 3.5-inch form factor, designed for older server and workstation systems.

Technical Information

Product Type	Hard Drive
Brand	Dell
Model	2223U
SKU	2223U
Capacity	18.2GB

Additional Specifications

Interface	SCSI
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Cache	2MB
Connector	80-pin

Description

The Dell 2223U is a 18.2GB SCSI hard drive, representing a component typically found in older server and workstation systems that utilized the SCSI interface for high-performance storage. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, it offers a respectable rotational velocity for its era, contributing to reasonable data access times and transfer rates within the capabilities of SCSI technology. The 2MB cache helps to buffer data and improve performance by reducing the need for the drive to constantly access the platters. This drive features an 80-pin connector, which is characteristic of Wide Ultra SCSI interfaces. This interface was popular in enterprise environments for its ability to support multiple devices on a single bus and offer higher data transfer rates compared to earlier SCSI standards or IDE interfaces. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktop and server hard drives, allowing it to fit into most compatible drive bays. Given its specifications, the Dell 2223U is primarily suited for maintaining or upgrading legacy systems that require SCSI storage. It is not intended for modern systems that have transitioned to SATA or NVMe interfaces. Its capacity of 18.2GB is modest by today's standards but was typical for enterprise drives during the peak of SCSI adoption. This drive would be valuable for users needing to replace a failed component in an existing SCSI-based system or for building a retro-computing setup.

Condition: Refurbished