Name: 108-02296 NetApp 18GB Ultra-160 SCSI 10K 3.5" Hard Drive
Brand: NetApp
SKU: 108-02296
Price: 208.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The NetApp 18GB Ultra-160 SCSI 10000 3.5" Hard Drive is designed to deliver reliable storage performance for legacy enterprise systems. It fits within 3.5-inch drive bays and connects over an Ultra-160 SCSI interface, making it suitable for environments still relying on SCSI technology for fast, consistent data handling.

General Information
Brand	NetApp
Part Number	108-02296

Technical Information
Capacity	18GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This 18GB Ultra-160 SCSI hard drive is built for reliable storage in older server and storage environments. Often found in data centers managing legacy hardware, it provides dependable performance for applications requiring fast access to moderate amounts of data. Commonly used in NetApp storage arrays and enterprise servers, this drive suits IT professionals maintaining existing infrastructure or those integrating legacy systems with newer setups. Its Ultra-160 SCSI interface supports high-speed data throughput, which benefits workloads involving sequential and random read/write operations. Key Features High spindle speed contributes to reduced latency and faster data retrieval Compatible with a wide range of 3.5-inch drive bays and SCSI controllers Durable design suited for continuous operation in enterprise environments Optimized for use within NetApp storage solutions requiring reliable SCSI drives Supports standard SCSI command sets for broad compatibility This hard drive typically appears in established data centers retaining older storage arrays or servers where SSDs or SATA drives are not suitable. It plays a practical role in maintaining data availability and integrity for legacy workloads without needing a full system overhaul.

Use Cases
The NetApp 18GB Ultra-160 SCSI 10000 3.5" Hard Drive is primarily utilized in legacy enterprise storage environments where maintaining and supporting existing infrastructure is critical. IT teams managing older SAN or NAS systems benefit from its reliable performance and compatibility with Ultra-160 SCSI interfaces, especially in data centers requiring sustained throughput for legacy applications. How It's Used: Replacing or expanding storage in legacy storage arrays within enterprise data centers operating SCSI-based SANs. Supporting archival systems where moderate capacity and fast access times are needed for infrequently accessed data. Maintaining high-performance storage in virtualization environments that continue to run older server platforms with 3.5" SCSI bays. Equipping remote office servers that depend on stable, proven hardware for critical backup and retrieval tasks. Integration in clustered storage solutions that require consistent spindle speeds to reduce latency in mixed workload environments. This hard drive contributes to operational continuity by delivering consistent throughput and access times in environments where newer technologies are not yet deployed. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays and Ultra-160 SCSI interfaces ensures seamless scalability and maintenance in established IT infrastructures.

108-02296 NetApp 18GB Ultra-160 SCSI 10K 3.5" Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

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