HP C2247A 1.2GB 50 PIN SILVER DRIVE

SKU C2247A

Brand HP

1.2 Gigabyte (GB) storage capacity
SCSI interface
50-pin connector
Designed for legacy HP systems
Internal hard drive
Suitable for older server/workstation applications
Reliable data storage for its era

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Key specifications

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Model: C2247A
Brand: HP
Type: Internal Hard Drive
Capacity: 1.2 GB
Interface: SCSI
Connector: 50-pin

Product details

The HP C2247A is a 1.2GB 50-pin SCSI hard drive. This drive is an older generation storage device, likely intended for use in legacy HP servers or workstations that utilized the 50-pin SCSI interface.

Technical Information

Model	C2247A
Brand	HP
Type	Internal Hard Drive
Capacity	1.2 GB

Additional Specifications

Interface	SCSI
Connector	50-pin
Form Factor	3.5-inch (typical for SCSI drives of this era)

Description

The HP C2247A is a 1.2 Gigabyte (GB) internal hard disk drive that utilizes the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) for data transfer. This drive represents technology from an era when SCSI was a prevalent interface for high-performance storage in servers and workstations, offering advantages in speed and multi-device support over earlier interfaces like IDE. The 50-pin connector is characteristic of older SCSI standards, such as SCSI-1 or early versions of SCSI-2. With a capacity of 1.2 GB, this drive is considered very small by modern standards but was substantial for its time. It was likely designed for use in HP's professional-grade systems, including servers, workstations, or specialized equipment that required reliable and relatively fast data storage. The SCSI interface typically allowed for higher data transfer rates and longer cable lengths compared to IDE, and supported connecting multiple devices on a single bus (daisy-chaining). Given its specifications, the HP C2247A is primarily of interest for maintaining or restoring legacy HP systems that originally shipped with this drive or require a compatible SCSI drive for their operation. It is not suitable for modern computing environments due to its limited capacity, interface type, and the obsolescence of the 50-pin SCSI standard in contemporary hardware. Its primary value lies in its historical significance and its role in supporting vintage computing infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished