HP A3182A 1.05GB 5400RPM Fast SCSI 50-Pin 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

SKU A3182A

Brand HP

1.05GB storage capacity
3.5-inch form factor
5400RPM rotational speed
Fast SCSI interface
50-pin connector
Designed for older servers and workstations
Reliable data storage for legacy systems

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Capacity: 1.05GB
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Rotational Speed: 5400RPM
Interface: Fast SCSI
Connector: 50-Pin

Product details

The HP A3182A is a 3.5-inch SCSI hard drive with a capacity of 1.05GB and a rotational speed of 5400RPM. It features a Fast SCSI interface with a 50-pin connector, designed for older server and workstation environments requiring reliable storage. This drive represents an earlier generation of SCSI storage technology.

Technical Information

Product Type	Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Capacity	1.05GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch

Additional Specifications

Rotational Speed	5400RPM
Interface	Fast SCSI
Connector	50-Pin

Description

The HP A3182A is a 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) that utilizes the Fast SCSI interface. With a storage capacity of 1.05GB and a rotational speed of 5400RPM, this drive was designed for use in servers, workstations, and other computer systems during an era when SCSI was a prevalent high-performance interface. The Fast SCSI standard offered improved data transfer rates over earlier SCSI versions, and the 50-pin connector is characteristic of this interface type, often found on older SCSI controllers and host adapters. This drive's 5400RPM spindle speed indicates a focus on reliability and power efficiency rather than extreme speed, which was typical for many SCSI drives of its class. The 1.05GB capacity, while very small by modern standards, was substantial for its time and sufficient for operating systems, applications, and data storage needs of the period. The SCSI interface itself provided advantages such as better performance, support for multiple devices on a single bus, and more robust error handling compared to contemporary IDE interfaces. The HP A3182A represents a piece of computing history, offering a glimpse into the storage technologies that powered early enterprise computing. It is primarily relevant today for maintaining or upgrading legacy systems that require specific SCSI components. Its reliability and adherence to the Fast SCSI standard made it a dependable choice for its intended applications, providing a solid foundation for data storage in its operational lifespan.

Condition: Refurbished