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Dell 2F866 18.4GB Ultra-160 SCSI 15000 3.5-inch 8MB Hard Drive
- 18.4GB storage capacity
- Ultra-160 SCSI interface
- 15000 RPM spindle speed
- 3.5-inch form factor
- 8MB buffer cache
- Designed for enterprise servers and RAID arrays
- Hot-swappable capability (depending on system)
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Product Overview
The Dell 2F866 is a high-performance 18.4GB Ultra-160 SCSI hard drive. Featuring a spindle speed of 15000 RPM and a 3.5-inch form factor, it is designed for demanding server and storage applications requiring fast data access and reliability.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 18.4GB |
| Interface | Ultra-160 SCSI (LVD/SE) |
| Spindle Speed | 15000 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Buffer Size | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | Approximately 3.x ms |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 160 MB/s |
| Hot-Swap | Yes (system dependent) |
Product Description
The Dell 2F866 is a high-performance hard drive engineered for mission-critical enterprise environments that demand speed, reliability, and robust data integrity. This drive utilizes the Ultra-160 SCSI interface, a parallel interface standard known for its high throughput and ability to support multiple devices on a single bus, making it suitable for demanding server applications. With a substantial storage capacity of 18.4GB, it provides adequate space for operating systems, applications, and critical data in environments where capacity is secondary to performance and reliability. At the core of its performance is a rapid 15000 RPM spindle speed, which significantly reduces rotational latency and allows the read/write heads to access data more quickly. This high rotational speed, combined with an 8MB buffer cache, ensures that data can be transferred efficiently, minimizing bottlenecks in I/O-intensive workloads. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise-class drives, offering a balance of physical size and storage density. The Ultra-160 SCSI interface supports both Low Voltage Differential (LVD) and Single-Ended (SE) modes, providing flexibility in connectivity options, though LVD is preferred for performance and cable length. Designed for continuous operation, the Dell 2F866 is built to withstand the rigors of 24/7 use in server racks. Its hot-swappable design (dependent on the server chassis and backplane) allows for drive replacement or addition without shutting down the system, ensuring maximum uptime and serviceability. This makes it an ideal component for RAID arrays, where redundancy and performance are paramount, and for direct-attached storage in servers handling databases, virtualization, or other high-demand applications. The drive represents a generation of storage technology focused on delivering maximum performance and reliability for enterprise infrastructure.
