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HP A5803AU 18.2GB Wide Ultra2 SCSI 10000 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 18.2GB
- Interface: Wide Ultra2 SCSI (LVD)
- Rotational Speed: 10000 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Designed for enterprise servers
- High performance for its era
- Reliable SCSI connectivity
- Suitable for legacy systems
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Product Overview
The HP A5803AU is an 18.2GB Wide Ultra2 SCSI hard drive, featuring a 10000 RPM rotational speed and a 3.5-inch form factor. This drive is designed for older enterprise systems requiring high-speed SCSI connectivity for demanding applications.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 18.2GB |
| Interface | Wide Ultra2 SCSI (LVD) |
Additional Specifications
| Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Product Description
This HP A5803AU hard drive represents a robust storage solution from an era when SCSI was the dominant interface for high-performance enterprise storage. With a capacity of 18.2GB, it was considered substantial for its time and suitable for operating systems, applications, and critical data storage in servers and workstations. The drive utilizes the Wide Ultra2 SCSI interface, which supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD) signaling. LVD offers improved signal integrity and allows for longer cable lengths and higher transfer speeds compared to earlier SCSI standards, while also maintaining compatibility with Single-Ended (SE) SCSI devices. The 10000 RPM rotational speed ensures relatively fast data access times and transfer rates, making it capable of handling demanding I/O operations common in server environments. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise hard drives, providing a balance of capacity and physical size. This drive is particularly relevant for maintaining or upgrading legacy HP server systems that are still reliant on Ultra2 SCSI connectivity. While newer technologies like SAS and SATA have surpassed Ultra2 SCSI in terms of speed and capacity, drives like the A5803AU remain essential for specific applications and hardware configurations. Its reliability and performance characteristics, when paired with a compatible SCSI controller, ensure continued operation for systems that have not yet been migrated to modern infrastructure. It is a testament to the durability and longevity of enterprise-grade hardware.
