Safe Checkout
Secure Payments
Fast Delivery
Order Today
Free Shipping
Across the US
Easy Returns
Hassle-Free
HP RZ2ED-16 18.2GB 10000RPM Ultra2 SCSI 2MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 18.2GB
- Interface: Ultra2 SCSI
- Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
- Cache: 2MB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Designed for enterprise servers and storage systems
- Offers high data transfer rates and low latency
- Utilizes SCSI command set for efficient data management
Click on Inquire to get latest price
Free U.S. Ground Shipping
Typically 1-2 handling + 3-7 transit days
Purchase orders accepted
For government, enterprise, data center, and small business customers.
Bulk Purchase Inquiry
Volume pricing and availability
Product Overview
The HP RZ2ED-16 is an 18.2GB 3.5-inch Ultra2 SCSI hard drive. It features a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and 2MB cache, delivering high performance and reliability for demanding server applications.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 18.2GB |
| Interface | Ultra2 SCSI |
| Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Cache | 2MB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Manufacturer | HP |
Product Description
The HP RZ2ED-16 hard drive is a high-performance storage component designed for enterprise-level server environments that require robust and reliable data handling. With a capacity of 18.2GB, it was suitable for operating systems, critical applications, and databases in its time. The drive employs the Ultra2 SCSI interface, a significant advancement over earlier SCSI standards, offering improved performance, longer cable lengths, and better signal integrity, often utilizing Low Voltage Differential (LVD) signaling for enhanced speed and reliability. At the core of its performance is a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM. This high spindle speed significantly reduces the average seek time, allowing the drive to locate and access data much faster than lower-speed drives. This is crucial for I/O-bound applications such as database servers, web servers, and file servers where quick data retrieval directly impacts overall system responsiveness and user experience. The inclusion of a 2MB cache buffer further aids performance by temporarily storing frequently accessed data, reducing the need for physical disk access. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise hard drives, ensuring compatibility with most server drive bays. The Ultra2 SCSI interface, while now largely superseded by SAS and SATA, was a workhorse for many years, known for its robust command set, multi-device support on a single bus, and excellent error handling capabilities. The RZ2ED-16 is a testament to the reliability and performance expected from SCSI drives in demanding server applications.
