Name: ST318437LW Seagate 18GB 7.2K RPM Ultra160 SCSI 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST318437LW
Price: 249.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Barracuda 36ES 18GB 7.2K RPM Ultra160 SCSI 3.5-Inch Hard Drive (ST318437LW) is a dependable storage solution designed for systems with moderate data needs. Featuring an Ultra160 SCSI interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, and a 2MB cache, this drive offers reliable performance for general storage applications. With a data transfer rate of up to 160 MB/s and a MTBF of 1.2 million hours, it provides both speed and durability, making it a suitable choice for various computing environments.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	st318437lw
Series	Barracuda 36ES

Technical Information
Capacity	18GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512n
Cache	2MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
MTBF	1.2 Million Hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	25.4 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Seagate Barracuda 36ES 18GB 7.2K RPM Ultra160 SCSI 3.5-Inch Hard Drive (model ST318437LW) is designed for users seeking reliable and efficient storage in a variety of applications. Featuring an Ultra160 SCSI interface, it offers fast data transfer speeds, while the 7200 RPM spindle speed ensures quick access to stored data. With a capacity of 18.4GB, this drive is suitable for moderate storage needs, making it an excellent choice for systems requiring consistent performance. Key Features 18GB Storage Capacity: This hard drive provides a sufficient amount of space for general data storage and applications, making it ideal for use in systems with moderate storage demands. Ultra160 SCSI Interface: The Ultra160 SCSI interface supports fast data transfers of up to 160 MB/s, ensuring that data can be accessed quickly and efficiently, which is essential for high-performance computing systems. 7200 RPM Spindle Speed: Operating at 7200 RPM, this drive delivers efficient read/write operations, reducing wait times and improving overall system responsiveness. 2MB Cache: With a 2MB cache, this hard drive helps accelerate data retrieval and write processes by temporarily storing frequently accessed data, thus improving performance. Approximately 4.17 ms Average Latency: The drive offers low latency, allowing quick access to data, which is crucial for tasks requiring minimal delays. Data Transfer Rate Up to 160 MB/s: This high data transfer rate enables swift handling of large files and fast execution of data-intensive tasks. 512 Bytes per Sector Disk Format: The drive uses a 512n disk format, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of systems and applications. 1.2 Million Hours MTBF: The Seagate Barracuda 36ES is built for reliability, with a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1.2 million hours, offering peace of mind for long-term usage. This hard drive is ideal for users seeking reliable performance in moderate storage environments, making it a solid choice for businesses and personal applications that require efficient and dependable storage.

Use Cases
The Seagate Barracuda 36ES 18GB Ultra160 SCSI hard drive is ideal for legacy server systems and storage arrays within small to medium business (SMB) environments that require dependable, moderate-capacity drives. Its SCSI interface and robust MTBF make it well-suited for setups where consistent data throughput and reliability are needed without the demand for high-capacity, modern SSDs. How It's Used: Deployment in SMB file servers handling routine document and application storage with moderate I/O operations. Integration into storage clusters requiring reliable Ultra160 SCSI drives for distributed backup solutions. Use in virtualization host servers where legacy hardware supports non-critical virtual machines. Rack-mounted enterprise systems maintaining archival data that does not require frequent access. Edge computing nodes in remote office locations benefiting from durable and consistent storage performance. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering stable throughput and durability in environments constrained by legacy hardware compatibility. It facilitates scalability through integration into multi-drive arrays, catering to workloads where performance consistency outweighs high storage capacity.