Name: DK312C-20 Hitachi DK Series 209MB 3600RPM SCSI 50-Pin 32MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Hitachi
SKU: DK312C-20
Price: 250.15 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Hitachi DK312C-20 is an internal hard drive designed around the SCSI 50-pin interface, providing 209MB of storage and a 3600RPM spindle speed. It fits into 3.5-inch bays commonly found in legacy servers and workstations, with a 32MB cache that helps improve data handling efficiency. This drive serves as a dependable component for maintaining older computing setups where newer drive technologies are not compatible.

General Information
Brand	Hitachi

Technical Information
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SCSI
Cache	32MB
Spindle Speed	3600 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Workstations

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This Hitachi DK Series internal hard drive is built for systems requiring durable storage with consistent performance. It's commonly used in legacy servers, workstations, and specialized computing environments that rely on SCSI technology. Often found in setups where reliability and stable data transfer rates are critical, this drive suits IT professionals and technicians maintaining older hardware. Key Features Offers 209MB capacity tailored to specific legacy applications Runs at 3600RPM to provide steady read/write speeds Uses a 50-pin SCSI interface compatible with many classic systems Includes a 32MB cache for smoother data processing 3.5-inch form factor fits standard internal drive bays These drives are typically seen in enterprise hardware from previous decades, where they play a role in data storage and retrieval without modern enhancements. Their continued use in such environments supports maintenance and operation of older but crucial systems.

Use Cases
The Hitachi DK312C-20 hard drive is predominantly utilized in legacy IT environments where compatibility with older hardware is essential. It benefits IT administrators maintaining vintage servers or workstations that require reliable storage without necessitating a complete system overhaul. How It's Used: Archival storage systems in data centers supporting legacy applications with stable data throughput needs. Industrial control systems that rely on older computing platforms for continuous operational monitoring. SMB networks that maintain legacy server infrastructure for specialized software compatibility. Remote office setups where existing hardware must be preserved for cost-effective IT asset management. Virtualization hosts with legacy SCSI storage arrays requiring consistent performance and data integrity. This drive facilitates operational continuity by integrating smoothly within legacy architectures, ensuring dependable data access and management. Its compatibility and performance characteristics support scalability within environments that require maintaining existing investment in older technologies.

DK312C-20 Hitachi DK Series 209MB 3600RPM SCSI 50-Pin 32MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive

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