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Dell 5F397 18GB Ultra-160 SCSI 10000 3.5-inch 4MB Hard Drive
- 18GB storage capacity.
- Ultra-160 SCSI interface.
- 10000 RPM spindle speed.
- 3.5-inch form factor.
- 4MB cache memory.
- Designed for older enterprise servers.
- Compact storage solution for its time.
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Product Overview
The Dell 5F397 is an 18GB Ultra-160 SCSI hard drive with a spindle speed of 10000 RPM. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and 4MB of cache memory, designed for older server systems requiring SCSI connectivity.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 18GB |
| Interface | Ultra-160 SCSI |
| Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Cache | 4MB |
Product Description
The Dell 5F397 is a hard drive designed for server environments that utilize the Ultra-160 SCSI interface. With a capacity of 18GB, it was suitable for operating systems and essential applications in its era. The Ultra-160 SCSI standard offered improved performance and bandwidth over previous SCSI generations, providing a reliable interface for data transfer in demanding server applications. This drive represents a component from a generation of storage technology focused on stability and performance for business-critical systems. Operating at a spindle speed of 10000 RPM, the 5F397 delivers relatively fast data access times, which was a significant advantage for server performance when it was introduced. The inclusion of 4MB of cache memory further aids in optimizing read and write operations by buffering frequently accessed data. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise hard drives, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of server configurations. While its capacity and interface are now considered legacy, the Dell 5F397 was a capable drive for its intended purpose, providing dependable storage for servers that relied on SCSI technology. It is often found in older Dell PowerEdge servers or other systems from the late 1990s and early 2000s that required high-speed, reliable internal storage. Its 10000 RPM speed was a premium feature for performance-oriented systems of its time.
