Name: 34L8485 IBM 18.2GB 10000 RPM SCSI 2MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: IBM
SKU: 34L8485
Price: 169.53 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The 34L8485 IBM 18.2GB SCSI Hard Drive offers a solid balance of performance and capacity, perfect for enterprise storage needs. With a 10,000 RPM speed, 2MB cache, and SCSI interface, it is optimized for high-speed data operations. Its 3.5-Inch form factor ensures compatibility with a range of storage systems, making it a dependable choice for businesses that require high-performance storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	34L8485

Technical Information
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	2MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This is an 18.2GB hard drive from IBM designed for high-performance SCSI applications. With a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, it provides fast data access and low latency, making it ideal for environments requiring quick read/write operations. The 2MB cache ensures improved performance by reducing bottlenecks, especially in data-intensive applications. The 3.5-Inch form factor allows for easy integration into a wide range of enterprise storage setups, including servers and RAID configurations, offering a dependable solution for business-critical data storage. Key Features 18.2GB storage capacity for reliable data storage 10,000 RPM spindle speed for fast data access 2MB cache enhances data transfer rates Standard 3.5-Inch form factor for easy integration SCSI interface for efficient data communication and high reliability Designed for reliability and performance, this hard drive is ideal for enterprise environments where speed and dependability are crucial.

Use Cases
The 34L8485 IBM 18.2GB 10K RPM SCSI hard drive is typically utilized in legacy enterprise server environments requiring reliable, high-speed storage for transactional workloads. It is well-suited for IT infrastructures managing moderate data throughput where enterprise-grade durability and consistent access speeds are critical. How It's Used: Supporting legacy virtualization clusters in data centers that depend on high spindle speeds for I/O intensive operations. Integrating into rack-mounted server arrays for small-to-medium business networks handling database and email servers. Serving as storage in remote office server deployments where dependable and consistent performance is essential. Operating in enterprise backup systems requiring fast read/write cycles to ensure data integrity and availability. Deploying within financial services environments where quick transaction processing and low latency access are priorities. This hard drive contributes to operational stability by maintaining performance consistency in infrastructure with moderate capacity demands. Its compatibility with existing SCSI architectures aids in extending hardware lifecycle and scaling within specialized enterprise applications.

34L8485 IBM 18.2GB 10000 RPM SCSI 2MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

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