Name: 8893E Dell 18.2GB 10000 RPM Ultra Wide SCSI 68-Pin 1MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 8893E
Price: 236.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 18.2GB 10K Wide Ultra SCSI 3.5-inch hard drive offers fast and reliable storage geared towards enterprise servers and workstations. It fits standard drive bays and connects via a 68-pin Wide Ultra SCSI interface, making it suitable for environments that demand steady data access and compatibility with existing infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	8893E

Technical Information
Capacity	18.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	1MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.63 in (41.3 mm)
Width	4.0 in (101.6 mm)
Depth	5.79 in (147 mm)
Dimensions	1.63 x 4.0 x 5.79 in (41.3 x 101.6 x 147 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This Dell 18.2GB 10K Wide Ultra SCSI hard drive is designed to deliver quick and dependable storage performance. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and workstations where speed and reliability are essential for handling critical applications and large datasets. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this drive is often found in environments requiring consistent data throughput and minimal downtime. Its Wide Ultra SCSI interface supports efficient data transfers and broad compatibility with legacy systems. Key Features High rotation speed minimizes read/write latency for faster performance Wide SCSI bus provides increased data throughput compared to narrow interfaces Robust 68-pin connector ensures stable connection in demanding setups Compact 3.5-inch size fits easily into standard server drive bays Reliable design suited for continuous operation in enterprise environments This hard drive is typically deployed in server racks and data centers where dependable storage is vital. It supports workloads that require quick access to data and steady performance over extended periods. The drive plays a key role in keeping critical systems running smoothly without interruption.

Use Cases
The Dell 18.2GB 10K Wide Ultra SCSI hard drive is primarily deployed in enterprise server environments where consistent and high-speed data access is critical. It is especially suited for IT infrastructures that require reliable storage with compatibility for legacy SCSI systems, such as data centers and workstation arrays handling transactional workloads. How It's Used: Integrated into rack-mounted servers supporting virtualization workloads in mid-sized enterprise data centers. Used by SMB IT departments to upgrade legacy storage arrays without overhauling existing SCSI infrastructure. Employed in workstation setups for engineering and design firms requiring rapid access to large datasets. Deployed in backup and archival systems where stable throughput and data integrity are essential. Installed in edge computing devices within manufacturing environments needing robust and fast local storage. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by maintaining consistent I/O performance in environments reliant on Wide Ultra SCSI interfaces. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays simplifies scalability and integration into existing storage clusters and server hardware.

8893E Dell 18.2GB 10000 RPM Ultra Wide SCSI 68-Pin 1MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases