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HP C2490A012520 2.1GB 5400RPM Ultra Wide SCSI Single-Ended Narrow 50-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 2.1GB
- Interface: Ultra Wide SCSI (SE Narrow)
- Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Connector: 50-pin
- Designed for legacy server systems
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Capacity
- 2.1GB
- Interface
- Ultra Wide SCSI (Single-Ended Narrow)
- Spindle Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Connector
- 50-pin SCSI
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 40 MB/s
Product details
The HP C2490A012520 is a 2.1GB Ultra Wide SCSI hard drive with a 5400RPM spindle speed. It features a Single-Ended Narrow 50-pin interface and a 3.5-inch form factor, typical for older server and workstation storage.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 2.1GB |
| Interface | Ultra Wide SCSI (Single-Ended Narrow) |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Connector | 50-pin SCSI |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 40 MB/s |
| Cache | 1MB |
Description
The HP C2490A012520 is a hard disk drive designed for older server and workstation systems that utilize SCSI interfaces. With a capacity of 2.1GB and a spindle speed of 5400 RPM, it was considered a standard storage solution during its era. The drive employs an Ultra Wide SCSI interface, which allows for a 16-bit data path, offering improved performance over standard SCSI, though it is limited by the 5400 RPM rotational speed. The specific interface mentioned, 'Single-Ended Narrow 50-Pin', indicates the type of SCSI connector and signaling used. Single-ended (SE) SCSI is susceptible to noise over longer cable lengths compared to differential SCSI, and 'Narrow' refers to the 8-bit data path, which is somewhat contradictory to 'Wide' but often refers to the connector type. The 50-pin connector is standard for many SCSI devices. This configuration suggests compatibility with older SCSI controllers and cabling. This 3.5-inch drive is built for the rigors of server environments, though its capacity and speed are significantly lower than modern drives. It represents a legacy component suitable for maintaining or restoring older systems that rely on this specific type of SCSI connectivity and storage capacity.
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