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HP A1658-60016 2.1GB 7200RPM Fast Wide SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- 2.1GB Storage Capacity
- Fast Wide SCSI Interface
- 7200 RPM Rotational Speed
- 68-Pin Connector
- 3.5-inch Form Factor
- SCSI Protocol
- Internal Hard Drive
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Product Overview
This HP 2.1GB Fast Wide SCSI hard drive is a legacy storage solution designed for older server and workstation systems. It features a 7200RPM rotational speed and a 68-pin interface, offering reliable performance for its intended use.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 2.1GB |
| Interface | Fast Wide SCSI |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Connector | 68-Pin |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Protocol | SCSI |
Product Description
The HP A1658-60016 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a capacity of 2.1GB, utilizing the Fast Wide SCSI interface. This interface was common in older enterprise environments, offering a significant improvement in data transfer rates over earlier SCSI standards. The drive operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, which provides a reasonable balance between performance and power consumption for its era, enabling faster access to stored data compared to slower drives. Featuring a 68-pin connector, this drive is designed to be compatible with systems that support Wide SCSI configurations. The SCSI protocol itself is known for its robustness and ability to handle multiple commands concurrently, making it suitable for multi-user environments and servers. While its capacity is modest by today's standards, it was substantial for its time and sufficient for operating systems, applications, and data storage in many professional settings. This drive represents a component from a previous generation of storage technology. It is best suited for maintaining or upgrading legacy systems that specifically require Fast Wide SCSI connectivity. Its primary use case would be in older servers, workstations, or specialized equipment where compatibility with this particular interface and capacity is a necessity.
