Name: 0960-4729 HP 18GB 10K Ultra2 Wide SCSI 80-Pin 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 0960-4729
Price: 305.26 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 18GB 10K Ultra2 Wide SCSI 80-pin 3.5-inch hard drive delivers focused storage capacity and performance for servers using SCSI technology. It fits into systems that need dependable, slightly older generation drives with fast spindle speeds and stable interfaces, making it a practical choice for maintaining legacy server setups.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	0960-4729

Technical Information
Capacity	18GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	80-pin SCA (SCA-80), Ultra2 Wide LVD
Cache	2MB
Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.63 in (41.4 mm)
Width	4.0 in (101.6 mm)
Depth	5.75 in (146 mm)
Dimensions	1.63 x 4.0 x 5.75 in (41.4 x 101.6 x 146 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 18GB 10K Ultra2 Wide SCSI hard drive is built for reliable performance in servers and workstations requiring fast and stable storage. It’s often found in business environments where consistent uptime and quick data retrieval matter, such as data centers or enterprise servers. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, this drive supports legacy SCSI infrastructure while providing decent speed and capacity for its class. The 3.5-inch size and 80-pin connector make it compatible with many mid-range HP servers. Key Features Provides 18GB of dedicated storage space suitable for system or application data Operates at a high 10,000 RPM for improved read/write speeds Utilizes Ultra2 Wide SCSI with Low Voltage Differential signaling to reduce noise and improve signal integrity Standard 80-pin connection ensures ease of installation in compatible HP hardware Designed to handle server workloads with reliability and consistent performance These drives are typically deployed in older HP server models where stable SCSI connectivity is required. They help maintain operational efficiency in environments relying on legacy IT equipment without sacrificing reasonable speed.

Use Cases
The HP 18GB 10K Ultra2 Wide SCSI 80-pin 3.5-inch hard drive is commonly deployed in legacy server environments where maintaining existing infrastructure is critical. It is ideal for IT teams managing older server models in data centers or enterprise back-end systems that require reliable storage with consistent performance. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in SMB data centers that utilize older SCSI-based storage arrays. Serving as dedicated storage for backup servers in enterprise IT environments with legacy hardware. Providing additional storage capacity in rack-mounted servers used for archival and compliance workloads. Enabling storage expansion in remote office servers that rely on stable, proven SCSI technology. Maintaining storage clusters in manufacturing or industrial settings where hardware refresh cycles are extended. This drive helps maintain operational efficiency by ensuring compatibility and dependable performance within established infrastructures. Its stable interface and spindle speed support workloads requiring consistent data throughput without necessitating immediate upgrades to new storage technologies.