Name: A1658-60016 HP 2.1GB 7200RPM Fast Wide SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: A1658-60016
Price: 160.47 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 2.1GB 7200RPM Fast Wide SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-in Hard Drive offers reliable storage for systems relying on the Fast Wide SCSI standard. It fits into legacy servers and workstations, providing steady data access with its 7200 RPM speed and 3.5-inch form factor. This drive is a practical choice for maintaining older hardware where dependable performance is necessary.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	A1658-60016

Technical Information
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SCSI
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 2.1GB 7200RPM Fast Wide SCSI hard drive is built for systems that require dependable storage with solid performance. It's often found in legacy servers and workstations where stable SCSI connectivity is essential. System administrators and IT professionals typically use drives like this to maintain or upgrade existing setups. Key Features Provides 2.1GB of storage suitable for essential applications and data backup Operates at 7200 RPM to balance speed and reliability 68-pin Fast Wide SCSI interface minimizes bottlenecks in data access 3.5-inch size maintains compatibility with common server chassis Engineered for environments that rely on SCSI protocols and hardware This drive is commonly deployed in older server environments and specialized workstations. It helps in preserving data integrity and ensuring consistent performance despite its age. Its role is crucial in setups where newer technologies haven't yet been introduced or where legacy compatibility is a must.

Use Cases
The HP 2.1GB 7200RPM Fast Wide SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-in Hard Drive is commonly deployed in legacy server environments where maintaining existing infrastructure is critical. IT administrators managing older workstations and server arrays can leverage this drive for stable and consistent storage needs without requiring complete system upgrades. How It's Used: Upgrading storage in legacy enterprise servers running critical applications with Fast Wide SCSI interfaces. Supporting data archival systems in SMB networks where newer hardware compatibility is limited. Maintaining virtual machine hosts in virtualization environments that depend on 3.5-inch Fast Wide SCSI drives. Serving as replacement drives in rack deployments for older hardware in data centers to extend hardware lifecycle. Providing reliable storage for remote office servers where hardware refresh cycles are delayed. This hard drive supports operational stability by fitting into existing server chassis and connecting with established SCSI infrastructures. It enables organizations to preserve investments in legacy hardware while ensuring moderate data throughput performance necessary for ongoing workloads.

A1658-60016 HP 2.1GB 7200RPM Fast Wide SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-in Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases