Name: GO80S Quantum 86MB 3600RPM SCSI 50-Pin 2.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Quantum
SKU: GO80S
Price: 242.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The GO80S Quantum Go-Drive is a small form factor hard drive built for legacy systems that use a 50-pin SCSI connection. It offers 86 megabytes of storage and runs at 3600 RPM, providing steady performance for systems that depend on this type of interface. Its onboard 32KB cache helps improve data handling, making it a practical choice for maintaining older equipment or industrial machines still in operation.

General Information
Brand	Quantum
Part Number	GO80S

Technical Information
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SCSI
Cache	32KB
Spindle Speed	3600 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Product Description
The GO80S Quantum Go-Drive is an internal hard drive designed primarily for older computing systems that require a 2.5-inch form factor and SCSI interface. It’s commonly used in specialized industrial or legacy equipment where modern storage solutions might not be compatible. Users maintaining or restoring such hardware often rely on drives like this to keep systems operational without major modifications. Key Features Compact 2.5-inch size fits tight internal drive bays 3600 RPM speed balances power consumption with performance 32KB cache helps smooth out data reads and writes 50-pin SCSI interface supports a wide range of legacy devices 86MB capacity suits applications with modest storage needs These drives are typically found in vintage laptops, embedded systems, or equipment that demands stable, known hardware. While limited in capacity by today’s standards, their role in maintaining older infrastructures remains important. They deliver consistent performance in environments where newer drives might not be supported.

Use Cases
The Quantum GO80S 2.5-inch internal hard drive is primarily utilized in legacy IT environments where older SCSI-based systems remain operational. It is especially relevant for organizations maintaining industrial machinery, vintage computing systems, or specialized hardware requiring reliable storage with a 50-pin SCSI interface. How It's Used: Maintaining data storage in legacy industrial control systems where modern interfaces are unsupported. Supporting archival servers in enterprise environments that rely on vintage SCSI hardware. Providing replacement storage for legacy medical imaging equipment requiring consistent, low-speed data access. Integrating with legacy networking equipment in remote office setups to ensure continued data availability. Facilitating data retention in aerospace or defense systems built on older hardware architectures. By serving as a dependable storage solution for older hardware, the Quantum GO80S helps organizations preserve operational continuity without requiring full system overhauls. Its compatibility with legacy SCSI interfaces ensures data integrity and efficient performance in environments where modernization is constrained by cost or technical considerations.

GO80S Quantum 86MB 3600RPM SCSI 50-Pin 2.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive

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