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Dell W2571 73GB 10000RPM Ultra160 SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 73GB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Rotational Speed: 10000 RPM
- Interface: Ultra160 SCSI
- Connector: 68-Pin
- Drive Type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model/Part Number: W2571
- Intended Use: Enterprise Servers
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Product Overview
The Dell W2571 is a 73GB 3.5-inch hard drive featuring a high-speed Ultra160 SCSI interface. It operates at 10000RPM, providing fast data access for demanding applications. The 68-pin connector indicates its SCSI interface type, common in older enterprise servers.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 73GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | Ultra160 SCSI |
| Connector | 68-Pin |
| Drive Type | HDD |
Product Description
The Dell W2571 is a 73GB enterprise-class hard disk drive designed for high-performance computing environments. It utilizes a 3.5-inch form factor, which is standard for many server and workstation applications. The drive's key feature is its 10000 RPM rotational speed, which significantly reduces seek times and improves data transfer rates compared to slower drives, making it suitable for applications requiring rapid data access. This drive employs the Ultra160 SCSI interface, a robust and high-speed protocol prevalent in enterprise storage solutions prior to the widespread adoption of SAS and SATA. The Ultra160 standard offers a maximum theoretical throughput of 160MB/s, providing a reliable channel for data transfer. The 68-pin connector is characteristic of SCSI interfaces, enabling connectivity to SCSI controllers within servers and storage systems. Given its specifications, the Dell W2571 was likely used in servers and workstations where performance and reliability were critical, such as database servers, application servers, or high-end workstations. While SCSI technology has largely been superseded by newer interfaces, drives like the W2571 remain relevant for maintaining or upgrading legacy systems that rely on this interface.
