Name: AD205A HP 73GB 10000RPM Ultra320 SCSI 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: AD205A
Price: 238.13 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The AD205A HP 73GB SCSI 10000RPM 3.5-Inch Hard Drive offers a robust solution for enterprise storage needs, fitting into systems that demand consistent speed and reliability. It fits well in server and workstation setups where fast data access and durability are essential without pushing into newer interface standards.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AD205A

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	HP ProLiant servers, Enterprise servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The AD205A HP 73GB SCSI 10000RPM 3.5-Inch Hard Drive is built for demanding data storage needs, delivering quick access and reliable performance. It’s often found in servers and high-end workstations where speed and durability are crucial. This drive serves IT professionals managing databases, virtualization, and other intensive applications that benefit from fast random access speeds and consistent throughput. Key Features Fast 10000RPM spindle speed reduces data latency for quicker reads and writes Utilizes Ultra320 SCSI interface to maintain steady and secure data transfers Compact 3.5-inch size fits easily into existing server racks and workstations 73GB capacity balances storage space with high performance Engineered to handle continuous operation in enterprise setups This hard drive is typically deployed in environments where steady, high-speed storage is essential—like database servers, file servers, or applications requiring rapid disk access. It helps maintain smooth operation and can reduce bottlenecks associated with slower drives.

Use Cases
The AD205A HP 73GB SCSI 10000RPM 3.5-Inch Hard Drive is optimized for environments where consistent I/O performance and reliability are critical, such as enterprise servers and legacy data center applications still utilizing Ultra320 SCSI interfaces. It serves IT teams managing systems that require dependable storage for transactional workloads and data-intensive operations without migrating to newer storage protocols. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mounted enterprise servers supporting legacy SCSI infrastructure within financial institutions. Deployed in virtualization hosts running multiple VMs that demand consistent disk throughput in production data centers. Utilized by system administrators maintaining archival or backup servers where stable SCSI connectivity remains essential. Integrated into high-availability SAN environments requiring fast access to frequently updated datasets. Employed in engineering workstations handling large design files that benefit from sustained random read/write performance. By maintaining steady rotational speeds and leveraging the Ultra320 SCSI interface, this hard drive facilitates predictable operational efficiency in established IT environments. It supports scalability within current infrastructure while delivering the performance consistency expected in enterprise-grade storage deployments.

AD205A HP 73GB 10000RPM Ultra320 SCSI 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

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