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Dell 3738C 18GB 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 10000 3.5-inch 8MB Hard Drive
- 18GB storage capacity.
- Fibre Channel interface for high-speed connectivity.
- Rotational speed of 10,000 RPM.
- 3.5-inch form factor.
- 2Gb/s interface transfer rate.
- 8MB cache buffer for enhanced performance.
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Product Overview
The Dell 3738C is an 18GB Fibre Channel hard drive with a 10,000 RPM rotational speed. It is a 3.5-inch drive featuring a 2Gb/s interface and an 8MB cache, designed for high-performance enterprise storage applications requiring fast data access and reliability.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 18GB |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Interface Speed | 2Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
Product Description
The Dell 3738C is an enterprise-class hard drive engineered to deliver high performance and reliability for demanding storage environments. With a capacity of 18GB, it utilizes a Fibre Channel interface, which is a standard for high-speed, low-latency storage area networks (SANs). The drive spins at 10,000 RPM, enabling rapid data access and transfer rates, making it suitable for mission-critical applications like databases, transaction processing systems, and server virtualization. This 3.5-inch drive supports a 2Gb/s interface speed, ensuring efficient communication with the host system. It also features an 8MB cache, which serves to buffer frequently accessed data, thereby reducing seek times and improving overall read/write performance. The combination of these specifications makes the 3738C a robust solution for environments where storage performance is a critical factor. Designed for continuous operation, the Dell 3738C is built to withstand the rigors of enterprise data center usage. Its Fibre Channel technology provides the scalability and robustness required for complex storage infrastructures. While its capacity is modest by current standards, its focus on speed and reliability made it a popular choice for specific high-performance storage needs during its time.
