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HP A5530AR 36.4GB 7200RPM Ultra2 SCSI LVD 68-Pin 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 36.4 GB
- Interface: Ultra2 SCSI LVD
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 80 MB/s (LVD)
- Connector: 68-Pin
- Designed for high-performance servers and workstations
- Lower power consumption compared to earlier SCSI
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Product Overview
The HP A5530AR is a 36.4GB Ultra2 SCSI LVD hard drive operating at 7200 RPM. This 3.5-inch drive offers a substantial capacity for its time, combined with the enhanced performance and signaling capabilities of Ultra2 Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI, making it suitable for demanding server and workstation applications.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 36.4 GB |
| Interface | Ultra2 SCSI LVD |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Connector | 68-Pin |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 80 MB/s |
| Cache Buffer | Typically 1 MB or 2 MB |
| Average Seek Time | Typically 7.5 ms |
Product Description
The HP A5530AR hard drive is a high-capacity storage solution from HP, featuring a 36.4GB capacity and utilizing the Ultra2 SCSI interface with Low Voltage Differential (LVD) signaling. This interface offers significant improvements in speed and signal integrity over previous SCSI generations, enabling data transfer rates of up to 80 MB/s. The 7200 RPM rotational speed ensures efficient data access, making this drive a robust choice for enterprise environments such as servers, high-end workstations, and storage arrays where performance and reliability are critical requirements. Designed with a standard 3.5-inch form factor, the A5530AR is compatible with a wide range of server chassis and workstation bays. The 68-pin connector is characteristic of Ultra SCSI interfaces, supporting the higher bandwidth and longer cable lengths afforded by LVD technology. Ultra2 LVD SCSI also offers benefits in terms of reduced power consumption and improved noise immunity compared to single-ended or High Voltage Differential (HVD) SCSI, contributing to system stability and potentially lower operating costs in dense server deployments. This drive is an excellent example of enterprise-grade storage from its era, built to withstand the rigors of 24/7 operation. Its capacity, combined with the speed and reliability of Ultra2 LVD SCSI, made it a popular choice for applications requiring fast access to large datasets, such as database servers, video editing workstations, and scientific computing platforms. The HP A5530AR represents a significant step up in performance and capability for storage subsystems demanding advanced SCSI technology.
