Name: X2688 Dell 18GB 15000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive 320MB/s
Brand: Dell
SKU: X2688
Price: 143.07 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 18GB 15000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch hard drive delivers fast, reliable storage primarily designed for enterprise servers and workstations. It fits standard drive bays while providing quick data access through its high spindle speed and robust SCSI interface, making it a practical choice for environments where performance matters.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	X2688

Technical Information
Capacity	18GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

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

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This Dell 18GB hard drive offers high-speed storage performance with its 15000 RPM spindle speed, making it suitable for data-intensive applications. It is commonly found in enterprise servers and workstations where quick access to data is critical. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this drive supports demanding workloads and improves overall system responsiveness. Its SCSI interface ensures reliable and consistent data transfers. Key Features High spindle speed for reduced data latency Robust SCSI connectivity supporting multiple devices Compact 3.5-inch size designed for server compatibility Consistent throughput with up to 320MB/s transfer rate Durable build suited for enterprise environments This hard drive is often deployed in data centers and server farms, where maintaining high uptime and swift data retrieval is essential. It plays a key role in applications such as database management, virtualization, and transaction processing.

Use Cases
The Dell 18GB 15000RPM SCSI hard drive is designed for high-performance server environments where rapid data retrieval and reliability are critical. It is ideally suited for enterprise IT infrastructures requiring robust storage solutions to support demanding workloads and ensure operational continuity. How It's Used: Deployed in data center servers to handle transaction-heavy databases requiring fast read/write cycles. Used by virtualization hosts to store and access virtual machine images with minimal latency. Integrated into storage clusters supporting high-frequency trading platforms where speed is paramount. Employed by medium-sized business servers managing email and collaboration tools with consistent throughput. Implemented in remote office server environments to maintain reliable and quick access to centralized data. This hard drive supports environments that demand balanced performance and durability, enabling scalable storage architectures. Its high spindle speed coupled with the SCSI interface provides consistent throughput, improving overall system responsiveness in critical business applications.

X2688 Dell 18GB 15000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive 320MB/s

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

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Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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