Name: A5528A HP 18.2GB 7.2K Fast Wide SCSI 80-Pin 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: A5528A
Price: 425.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 18.2GB 7.2K Fast Wide SCSI 80-Pin 3.5-in Hard Drive offers dependable storage suited for enterprise servers and similar hardware. It's designed to fit standard bays and connect through a Fast Wide SCSI interface, delivering steady performance for business-level data handling and backup needs.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	A5528A

Technical Information
Capacity	18.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 18.2GB hard drive is built for storage environments that require dependable capacity and consistent speed. It fits into systems using the 3.5-inch form factor and connects via a Fast Wide SCSI interface, which is often found in enterprise and server setups. Commonly used in data centers or server farms, this drive caters to IT professionals managing storage arrays or backup systems needing moderate capacity without sacrificing reliable throughput. Key Features High-speed 7,200 RPM spin rate keeps data access times reasonable Wide SCSI interface allows multiple devices to be connected without performance loss 80-pin connector ensures compatibility with a broad range of server hardware 3.5-inch size makes it suitable for standard server bays Designed for environments where steady and predictable disk performance is crucial This drive is typically deployed in business-class servers and storage arrays where data integrity and consistent operation matter more than large capacity. Its role is often to provide reliable storage for application data, backups, or system files.

Use Cases
The HP 18.2GB 7.2K Fast Wide SCSI 80-Pin 3.5-in Hard Drive is typically deployed in legacy enterprise server environments and data centers where reliable mid-range storage is essential. It is well-suited for IT teams managing storage arrays in environments requiring consistent data throughput without the need for high-capacity modern drives. How It's Used: Integrated into rack-mounted servers supporting legacy SCSI infrastructures within corporate data centers. Utilized by SMB IT departments maintaining on-premises backup systems that require durable, moderate-speed storage. Installed in virtualization hosts running older hardware configurations to provide stable storage for virtual machine images. Employed in archival servers where moderate capacity and steady access speeds are critical for data retention compliance. Used in edge computing nodes where compatibility with existing SCSI hardware is necessary to maintain operational continuity. This hard drive facilitates operational consistency by fitting into established server setups, supporting workloads that prioritize reliability and compatibility. Its design enables organizations to scale storage within existing SCSI environments without extensive infrastructure overhaul.

A5528A HP 18.2GB 7.2K Fast Wide SCSI 80-Pin 3.5-in Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

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