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HP C3646A 2GB SCSI 7200 3.5-Inch 512KB Hard Drive
- 2GB storage capacity.
- SCSI interface for high-speed data transfer.
- 7200 RPM rotational speed for good performance.
- 3.5-inch form factor for server and workstation compatibility.
- 512KB cache memory.
- Designed for reliable enterprise storage applications.
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Product Overview
The HP C3646A is a 2GB SCSI hard drive with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a 3.5-inch form factor. It features a 512KB cache and is designed for enterprise storage solutions requiring reliable data access.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 2GB |
| Interface | SCSI |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Cache | 512KB |
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C3646A |
Product Description
The HP C3646A is a 2GB SCSI hard drive, a component typically found in older enterprise servers and workstations that utilized the SCSI interface for high-performance data storage. With a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, it offered a respectable balance between access time and data throughput for its era, making it suitable for applications requiring frequent data retrieval and storage. The 3.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with standard drive bays found in many server and workstation chassis. The inclusion of a 512KB cache memory helps to improve performance by temporarily storing frequently accessed data, reducing the need for repeated mechanical seeks to the platters. The SCSI interface itself was chosen for its robustness, command queuing capabilities, and higher transfer rates compared to contemporary IDE interfaces, making it a preferred choice for mission-critical systems. While 2GB is a very small capacity by today's standards, drives like the C3646A were significant in their time for providing reliable and relatively fast storage for operating systems, applications, and essential data in business environments. These drives were built for durability and continuous operation, characteristics essential for enterprise-grade hardware.
