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7430P Dell 18GB 7200RPM Ultra2 SCSI 2MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive

SKU:
7430P
Weight: 1.76 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 18GB storage capacity with 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • Ultra2 SCSI interface ensuring fast data transfer rates
  • 2MB cache for improved performance
  • Standard 80-pin connector in a 3.5-inch form factor
In stock

$147.00

Product Overview

The Dell 7430P hard drive offers 18GB of storage in a 3.5-inch form factor, using an Ultra2 SCSI interface designed mainly for enterprise environments. It balances capacity with consistent 7200 RPM speed and a modest cache to support steady data access, making it a practical choice for servers and workstations requiring dependable storage performance.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number 7430P

Technical Information

Capacity 18GB
Form Factor 3.5-inch
Disk Format SCSI,80-pin SCA-2
Cache 2MB
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable Yes
Hot Swappable Yes
Hybrid Drive No
Compatible For Server

Interfaces/Ports

Interface SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics

Condition Refurbished
Weight 1.76


Product Description

The Dell 7430P is a 3.5-inch hard drive designed to provide reliable storage solutions with a balance between capacity and speed. It operates at 7200 revolutions per minute, suitable for environments where consistent performance is required.

Often found in enterprise servers and workstations, this drive uses the Ultra2 SCSI interface to handle demanding data workloads efficiently. IT professionals and system administrators typically deploy these drives where dependable access and transfer rates are necessary.

Key Features

  • Supports an Ultra2 SCSI interface that delivers steady and rapid data throughput
  • Operates at 7200 RPM ensuring consistent access speeds
  • Includes a 2MB cache to ease read/write operations
  • Fits 3.5-inch bays using an 80-pin connector for compatibility
  • Designed for enterprise-level storage needs in servers and storage arrays

This drive is commonly installed in server racks or storage arrays where reliability over long periods is critical. Its combination of speed and capacity makes it well-suited for systems that need efficient data handling without sacrificing stability.


Use Cases

The Dell 7430P hard drive is commonly deployed in legacy server environments and enterprise workstations where reliable, moderate-capacity storage is needed. It benefits IT professionals managing mid-tier storage arrays or maintaining hardware compatibility in data centers with Ultra2 SCSI infrastructure.

How It's Used:

  • Supporting virtualization hosts requiring consistent disk performance within established SCSI storage architectures.
  • Serving as storage in SMB data centers that rely on proven 7200 RPM drives for steady workload handling.
  • Enabling archival storage in enterprise environments where sequential read/write stability is more critical than SSD speeds.
  • Providing dependable storage for legacy rack-mounted servers still utilizing Ultra2 SCSI interfaces.
  • Facilitating backup and recovery appliances that require durable hard drives with moderate cache for sequential data throughput.

This hard drive aids operational continuity by fitting into existing SCSI storage frameworks, allowing IT infrastructure to maintain scalability without extensive redesign. Its balance of capacity and rotational speed ensures data access consistency, which is vital for sustaining performance levels in legacy or transitional IT deployments.


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7430P Dell 18GB 7200RPM Ultra2 SCSI 2MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive
7430P Dell 18GB 7200RPM Ultra2 SCSI 2MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive
$147.00