Name: 233806-006 Compaq 18.2GB 10K RPM Ultra-160 SCSI 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Compaq
SKU: 233806-006
Price: 557.62 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Compaq 233806-006 is a 18.2GB hard drive designed for enterprise applications, featuring a 10,000 RPM spindle speed for rapid data access. With an Ultra-160 SCSI (68-pin) interface, it supports data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/s, ensuring efficient performance. The 3.5-inch form factor makes it compatible with various server environments, while the 2MB cache enhances data processing efficiency. The drive operates with an average latency of 2.99 ms and has an MTBF of 1.2 million hours, providing exceptional reliability, making it a robust choice for organizations seeking dependable storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	Compaq
Part Number	233806-006

Technical Information
Capacity	18GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512n
Cache	2MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
MTBF	1.2 Million Hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Compaq 233806-006 is a high-performance 18.2GB hard drive designed for enterprise environments that require reliable and fast data access. With a spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, this drive ensures quick retrieval of data, making it suitable for applications that demand rapid performance. The Ultra-160 SCSI (68-pin) interface supports data transfer rates of up to 160 MB/s, ensuring efficient communication between the hard drive and the host system. This 3.5-inch hard drive features a 2MB cache, which improves data processing efficiency, allowing for quicker access to frequently used data. The disk format is 512n (512 bytes per sector), ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems. With an average latency of 2.99 ms and a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.2 million hours, the Compaq drive offers a reliable and durable solution for critical data storage needs. Ideal for use in high-demand environments, the 233806-006 is a robust choice for organizations looking to enhance their storage capabilities with dependable performance. Key Features: Capacity: 18.2GB for adequate storage of applications and data. Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM for fast data access. Interface: Ultra-160 SCSI (68-pin) for reliable data transfers. Data Transfer Rate: Up to 160 MB/s, suitable for various applications. Form Factor: 3.5-inch design, compatible with many server configurations. Cache: 2MB for enhanced data processing efficiency. Average Latency: 2.99 ms for quick data retrieval. Disk Format: 512n (512 bytes per sector) for modern compatibility. MTBF: 1.2 million hours, indicating high reliability and durability. The Compaq 233806-006 18.2GB 10K RPM Ultra-160 SCSI Hard Drive is an excellent storage solution designed to meet the demands of enterprise applications, delivering high performance and reliability.

Use Cases
The Compaq 233806-006 hard drive is optimized for deployment in high-demand enterprise storage environments where fast access to data and durability are critical. Its design suits IT infrastructures requiring consistent throughput, such as data centers and virtualization hosts, where reliability and response times directly impact overall system performance. How It's Used: Installed in enterprise rack servers supporting virtualization workloads to ensure rapid data retrieval and low latency storage access. Deployed within SAN or NAS storage clusters in data centers to improve throughput for multi-user applications. Utilized in mission-critical database servers for SMBs to maintain consistent performance under I/O-intensive operations. Integrated into backup and archival systems that demand dependable, high-speed data transfers for frequent backup cycles. Used in edge computing sites where sustained reliability and quick data handling are necessary despite limited physical space. This drive complements enterprise storage configurations by offering a balance of speed and reliability, supporting operational continuity in environments with intensive data processing needs. Its scalable nature allows organizations to maintain consistent performance as storage demands grow.