Name: ST318436LW Seagate 18.4GB 7.2K RPM Ultra-160 SCSI 3.5-inch HDD 4MB Cache
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST318436LW
Price: 513.29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Barracuda ST318436LW is a compact 18.4GB Ultra-160 SCSI hard drive with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and 4MB cache, designed to deliver reliable performance for legacy computing environments. Its 3.5-inch form factor and robust interface make it ideal for older servers and desktops needing steady storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST318436LW

Technical Information
Capacity	18.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	4MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Seagate Barracuda ST318436LW is an 18.4GB 3.5-inch hard drive designed with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and Ultra-160 SCSI 68-pin interface. It provides stable performance and reliable data transfer for legacy systems requiring moderate storage capacity. Key Features 18.4GB capacity for specialized storage needs 7,200 RPM spindle speed ensures consistent operation Ultra-160 SCSI 68-pin interface for compatibility with older hardware 4MB cache improves read/write efficiency 3.5-inch form factor for desktop and server use This drive suits legacy systems or applications that require moderate storage and consistent performance, particularly in environments where SCSI connectivity is necessary.

Use Cases
The Seagate ST318436LW hard drive is typically employed in legacy server and workstation environments where compatibility with Ultra-160 SCSI interfaces is essential. Organizations maintaining older data center infrastructure or specialized industrial systems benefit from its reliable 18.4GB capacity coupled with a steady 7,200 RPM spindle speed designed for consistent workloads. How It's Used: Supporting legacy database servers in enterprise IT environments requiring sustained random access performance. Integrating into older SAN or NAS arrays that depend on SCSI connectivity for archival storage tasks. Providing dependable storage for industrial control systems where hardware refresh cycles are infrequent. Enabling continuity in remote office setups with existing SCSI-based storage configurations. Facilitating virtualization hosts running legacy operating systems that demand proven hardware compatibility. This hard drive’s design ensures operational stability within legacy storage architectures, supporting consistent data throughput and buffering across varied workloads. By maintaining compatibility and steady performance, it aids organizations in extending the lifecycle of their critical storage assets without compromising system integrity.