Name: C2490-39005 HP 2.1GB 5400RPM 50-Pin Narrow SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: C2490-39005
Price: 472.97 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 2.1GB 5400RPM 50-Pin Narrow SCSI Hard Drive is a straightforward storage unit tailored for mid-2000s servers and workstations. It slots into systems that require a narrow SCSI interface, providing steady data access without the complexity of newer interfaces. This drive fits well in setups where legacy support matters more than high capacity or speed.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	C2490-39005

Technical Information
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	5400 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 2.1GB hard drive is built for systems requiring dependable storage with modest capacity. It's commonly used in older servers and workstations where a narrow SCSI 50-pin interface is standard. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on drives like this for maintaining legacy hardware setups or archival purposes. Key Features Offers 2.1GB of storage space suitable for essential data storage Runs at 5400 RPM to provide consistent read/write speeds Uses a narrow 50-pin SCSI interface for compatibility with specific legacy systems Designed in a 3.5-inch size to fit traditional server and workstation drive bays Known for stable operation in environments where newer drives aren’t supported These drives are typically seen in enterprise environments still running older hardware or in archival systems where data integrity is prioritized over speed. They fulfill a critical role in supporting legacy applications and maintaining historical data.

Use Cases
This HP 2.1GB 5400RPM 50-Pin Narrow SCSI Hard Drive is primarily utilized in legacy server and workstation environments where narrow SCSI connectivity is required. It is well-suited for IT departments maintaining older hardware infrastructures that demand consistent, reliable storage without the need for high capacity or modern interface speed. How It's Used: Supporting legacy enterprise IT systems that run critical applications on mid-2000s server hardware. Providing storage for archival data in SMB networks that preserve older hardware for cost-efficiency reasons. Used in controlled data center environments where narrow SCSI drives are part of existing storage clusters requiring stable throughput. Enabling edge computing setups with constrained hardware compatibility, where newer interfaces are unsupported. Facilitating hardware replacement or repair in workstations dedicated to specific industrial control or embedded systems. This drive ensures operational continuity by fitting seamlessly into legacy infrastructures, supporting steady data handling with familiar SCSI protocols. Its compatibility aids in prolonging existing system lifecycles while maintaining predictable performance in environments where upgrading hardware is limited by cost or compatibility.

C2490-39005 HP 2.1GB 5400RPM 50-Pin Narrow SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive

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