Name: D4963-63001 HP 4.2GB 5400RPM Ultra SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: D4963-63001
Price: 609.13 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 4.2GB 5400RPM Ultra SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive serves as a reliable storage solution for legacy enterprise systems. It fits well in older servers and workstations, offering a balance of capacity and consistent performance for tasks that don’t demand high-speed drives.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	D4963-63001

Technical Information
Capacity	4.3GB
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 4.2GB Ultra SCSI hard drive offers dependable storage tailored for business-class servers and workstations. Its 5400RPM speed provides a balance between decent data access times and energy efficiency, making it suitable for environments where moderate performance is sufficient. Often found in older HP ProLiant servers and enterprise setups, it connects via a 68-pin Ultra SCSI interface, known for solid reliability in data-heavy applications. IT professionals and system administrators typically use this drive when maintaining legacy systems or expanding storage in compatible hardware. Key Features Compact 3.5-inch size designed for easy integration Ultra SCSI interface ensures consistent throughput under load Reliable 5400RPM speed optimized for steady operations 4.2GB capacity suits archival or system storage needs Durable build for extended enterprise usage These drives are commonly deployed in mid-2000s business servers and storage arrays, where stability and compatibility are priorities. They play a role in preserving data integrity in setups that require trusted, tested hardware rather than cutting-edge speed.

Use Cases
The HP 4.2GB 5400RPM Ultra SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive is frequently deployed in enterprise environments maintaining legacy server and workstation hardware. It is suited for IT professionals managing data storage where compatibility with older SCSI infrastructure and moderate capacity requirements are critical. How It's Used: Maintaining archival servers in financial institutions requiring stable, long-term data retention on legacy platforms. Supporting industrial control systems where reliable, moderate-speed data access is needed without the complexity of newer interfaces. Enabling backup storage arrays in government agencies that operate with established SCSI-based hardware environments. Providing storage for research labs running specialized analysis software on older rack-mounted workstations. Facilitating data migration projects where compatibility with historic SCSI architectures is essential for phased upgrades. This hard drive supports continued operational stability by integrating with existing SCSI infrastructures, allowing IT teams to extend the service life of their storage assets efficiently. It aids in maintaining consistent data throughput in environments where newer high-speed alternatives are incompatible or unnecessary.

D4963-63001 HP 4.2GB 5400RPM Ultra SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive

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General Information

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Physical Characteristics

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