A9896AB - HP 36GB 15000RPM Ultra 320 SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive

SKU A9896AB

Brand HP

Capacity: 36GB
Interface: Ultra320 SCSI
Rotational Speed: 15000 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Data Transfer Rate: Up to 320 MB/s (Ultra320)
Designed for enterprise servers and storage arrays
High performance and reliability
Hot-swappable capability (depending on system)

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 36GB
Interface: Ultra320 SCSI LVD
Rotational Speed: 15000 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Cache: 2MB (typical for this class)
Brand: HP

Product details

The HP A9896AB is a 36GB Ultra320 SCSI hard drive with a spindle speed of 15000 RPM. It is a 3.5-inch form factor drive designed for high-performance enterprise storage applications requiring fast data access and transfer rates. This drive utilizes the SCSI interface for robust connectivity.

Technical Information

Capacity	36GB
Interface	Ultra320 SCSI LVD
Rotational Speed	15000 RPM
Form Factor	3.5-inch

Additional Specifications

Cache	2MB (typical for this class)
Brand	HP
Part Number	A9896AB
Drive Type	HDD

Description

The HP A9896AB is a high-performance enterprise-class hard disk drive (HDD) with a storage capacity of 36 Gigabytes. It employs the Ultra320 SCSI interface, which was a leading standard for high-speed, reliable data transfer in servers and storage systems during its era. This interface offers a maximum theoretical throughput of 320 Megabytes per second, enabling rapid data access and transfer crucial for demanding enterprise workloads. With a rotational speed of 15,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), this drive provides significantly faster seek times and data access compared to lower-speed drives. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise HDDs, allowing for installation in most server chassis and storage arrays. The combination of Ultra320 SCSI and 15K RPM makes the A9896AB suitable for applications requiring high I/O performance, such as transaction processing, database management, and critical file serving. As an enterprise drive, the HP A9896AB is built for continuous operation (24/7) and incorporates features for enhanced reliability and data integrity. Depending on the server or storage enclosure it is installed in, it may also support hot-swapping, allowing the drive to be replaced or added without shutting down the system. This drive represents a robust storage solution for environments that prioritize speed and dependability over sheer capacity.

Condition: Refurbished