Name: P4254-69001 HP 18.2GB 7200RPM 68-Pin SCSI LVD 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: P4254-69001
Price: 716.41 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 18.2GB 7200RPM 68-Pin SCSI (LVD) 3.5-inch hard drive delivers solid performance for legacy server environments. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and uses a 68-pin SCSI interface to connect with compatible server backplanes, making it a practical choice for maintaining or upgrading older enterprise storage systems.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	P4254-69001

Technical Information
Capacity	18.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	68-pin (SCSI LVD, Ultra2 Wide - U2W)
Spindle Speed	7200RPM
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146.99 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 146.99 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 18.2GB hard drive offers dependable storage with a 7200 RPM spin rate designed for consistent access speeds. It is commonly used in enterprise servers and workstations where reliable, moderate-capacity storage is required. Built for environments that still utilize SCSI drives, this model supports the LVD (Low Voltage Differential) signaling standard to maintain signal integrity over longer cable lengths. IT professionals managing legacy systems or mid-range servers often rely on drives like this for their balance of capacity and speed. Key Features Utilizes a 68-pin SCSI (LVD) interface, ensuring compatibility with many server configurations Compact 3.5-inch size fits into standard drive bays without special adapters 7200 RPM speed offers steady read/write performance for various workloads 18.2GB capacity suits applications requiring moderate storage space Designed to operate effectively in controlled data center or server room environments These drives are typically found in legacy server setups, backup systems, or specialized computing equipment where modern SATA options are not feasible. They provide a reliable option for maintaining older infrastructure without sacrificing data integrity.

Use Cases
The HP 18.2GB 7200RPM 68-Pin SCSI LVD 3.5-inch hard drive is commonly deployed in legacy server environments where maintaining compatibility with older infrastructure is critical. It suits IT professionals managing mid-tier enterprise storage systems that require stable, moderate-capacity drives for transactional or archival workloads. How It's Used: Supporting transactional database servers in medium-sized data centers that rely on SCSI storage architectures. Extending storage capacity in legacy rack-mounted servers within enterprise IT departments maintaining older hardware. Providing reliable storage for backup and recovery solutions in SMB environments with existing SCSI infrastructure. Enabling virtualization hosts that require dedicated local storage for guest OS images in mixed-technology setups. Deploying in edge computing nodes where robust, proven storage technology reduces compatibility issues. This hard drive facilitates operational continuity by integrating seamlessly with existing SCSI-based storage clusters, enhancing data accessibility without the need for extensive infrastructure overhaul. Its balanced performance profile supports scalable upgrades that maintain system stability in established server installations.

P4254-69001 HP 18.2GB 7200RPM 68-Pin SCSI LVD 3.5-in Hard Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

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