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HP 3RA3050R-AA 72.8GB Ultra-160 SCSI 10000 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 72.8 GB
- Interface: Ultra-160 SCSI
- Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- High performance for server environments
- Reliable data access
- Hot-swappable capability (typical for SCSI)
- Enterprise-grade components
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Product Overview
The HP 3RA3050R-AA is a 72.8GB Ultra-160 SCSI hard drive with a spindle speed of 10,000 RPM. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and is designed for high-performance server and storage applications requiring reliable data access.
Technical Information
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | 3RA3050R-AA |
| Capacity | 72.8 GB |
| Interface | Ultra-160 SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Cache Buffer | 2MB (typical) |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 160 MB/s |
Product Description
The HP 3RA3050R-AA is an enterprise-class hard disk drive engineered for demanding server and storage environments where performance and reliability are paramount. With a capacity of 72.8GB, it was designed during an era where storage density was less critical than speed and stability for critical business data. The drive utilizes the Ultra-160 SCSI interface, which was a high-performance standard for server connectivity, offering significantly faster data transfer rates and better multi-tasking capabilities compared to contemporary IDE interfaces. Operating at a spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, the 3RA3050R-AA provides rapid access to data. This high rotational speed, combined with the efficient SCSI protocol, results in lower latency and quicker seek times, making it suitable for transaction processing, database operations, and other I/O-intensive applications. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise drives, allowing for integration into most server chassis and drive bays. As a SCSI drive, it typically supports features like command queuing and is often hot-swappable, meaning it can be added or removed from a running system without causing downtime. These characteristics underscore its design for mission-critical systems that require continuous operation and high availability. While its capacity is modest by today's standards, the 3RA3050R-AA was a high-performance component in its time, valued for its robust construction and dependable operation in 24/7 environments.
