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Dell W2429 18GB Ultra-160 SCSI 10000 3.5-inch 8MB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 18GB
- Interface: Ultra-160 SCSI
- Spindle Speed: 10000 RPM
- Buffer Size: 8MB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Designed for enterprise-level storage solutions
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 18GB
- Interface
- Ultra-160 SCSI
- Rotational Speed
- 10000 RPM
- Cache
- 8MB
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
Product details
The Dell W2429 is a high-performance 18GB Ultra-160 SCSI hard drive designed for demanding server and workstation environments. It features a 10000 RPM spindle speed for rapid data access and an 8MB buffer for improved throughput.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 18GB |
| Interface | Ultra-160 SCSI |
| Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 8MB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Description
The Dell W2429 hard drive represents a robust storage solution engineered for environments where speed, reliability, and high data integrity are paramount. Its Ultra-160 SCSI interface provides a significant bandwidth advantage over older SCSI standards, enabling faster data transfers crucial for I/O intensive applications. The 10000 RPM rotational speed ensures that data can be accessed and written with minimal latency, making it suitable for mission-critical databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing tasks. With an 8MB buffer, the drive can temporarily store frequently accessed data, further enhancing performance by reducing the need to access the platters for every read or write operation. This cache memory acts as a high-speed staging area, smoothing out data flow and improving overall system responsiveness. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise-grade drives, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of server chassis and storage arrays. This drive is built to withstand the rigors of 24/7 operation, offering the reliability and durability expected from enterprise storage components. Its SCSI interface also provides advanced error recovery and command queuing features, contributing to its suitability for demanding server applications where uptime and data accuracy are non-negotiable. The Dell W2429 is an excellent choice for upgrading or populating servers requiring dependable and fast SCSI storage.
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