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HP C2490A001300 2.1GB 5400RPM Ultra Wide SCSI Single-Ended Narrow 50-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- 2.1GB storage capacity
- Ultra Wide SCSI interface
- 5400 RPM spindle speed
- Single-ended termination
- Narrow 50-pin connector
- 3.5-inch form factor
- Suitable for legacy server and workstation storage
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Capacity
- 2.1 GB
- Interface
- Ultra Wide SCSI
- Spindle Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Connector
- 50-pin Single-Ended Narrow
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
Product details
The HP C2490A001300 is a 2.1GB Ultra Wide SCSI hard drive. It operates at 5400RPM and features a single-ended narrow 50-pin interface, intended for older server and workstation storage solutions.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 2.1 GB |
| Interface | Ultra Wide SCSI |
Additional Specifications
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Connector | 50-pin Single-Ended Narrow |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Description
The HP C2490A001300 is a 2.1 Gigabyte hard disk drive that employs the Ultra Wide SCSI interface. This interface is known for its 16-bit data path (Wide) and higher transfer speeds compared to standard SCSI, offering improved performance for storage-intensive tasks. The drive spins at 5400 revolutions per minute (RPM), providing a balance between performance and power consumption for its time. This specific model uses a narrow 50-pin connector and single-ended termination. The 'narrow' designation refers to the 8-bit data path, which is a bit of a contradiction with 'Ultra Wide SCSI' which typically implies a 16-bit path. However, it's possible this refers to a specific implementation or a drive that can operate in both narrow and wide modes, or it might be an error in the product description and it's actually an Ultra SCSI drive with a 50-pin connector. Assuming the 'Ultra Wide' designation is primary, it suggests higher transfer rates than standard SCSI. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for server and workstation drives. This drive was designed for use in older server and workstation environments that utilized SCSI storage. Its capacity of 2.1GB was significant for its era, and the SCSI interface provided advantages in terms of reliability, performance, and the ability to connect multiple devices on a single bus compared to contemporary IDE drives. It represents a component from a generation of storage technology focused on enterprise-level data handling.
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