Name: X5175A Sun 2.1GB Ultra SCSI 5400RPM 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Sun
SKU: X5175A
Price: 95.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The X5175A Sun 2.1GB Ultra SCSI 5400 3.5-Inch Hard Drive offers a reliable storage solution designed for Sun workstations and servers. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and connects through a high-speed Ultra SCSI interface, making it a solid option for maintaining legacy systems that require steady, moderate storage capacity.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	X5175A

Technical Information
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	5400 RPM
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
The X5175A Sun 2.1GB Ultra SCSI hard drive is built for systems requiring reliable, moderate-capacity storage with efficient data throughput. It is commonly found in legacy Sun workstations and servers where SCSI remains the preferred interface. Ideal for IT professionals and system administrators managing older hardware platforms, this drive helps maintain stable performance for applications and data storage. Key Features High-speed Ultra SCSI connection suited for multitasking environments 5400 RPM speed provides steady read/write operations without excess noise Compact 3.5-inch size compatible with various enclosure types Designed for Sun systems ensuring hardware compatibility Moderate 2.1GB capacity meets typical workstation storage demands This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise and research settings where legacy Sun equipment is still in use. Its balance of speed and capacity supports a range of tasks, from file storage to running specialized software. While newer drives offer higher capacities, the X5175A remains a practical choice for sustaining older systems and preserving data integrity in controlled environments.

Use Cases
The X5175A Sun 2.1GB Ultra SCSI 5400 3.5-Inch Hard Drive is typically deployed in legacy Sun workstation and server environments where maintaining data integrity and compatibility is critical. It suits IT teams managing mid-range storage demands within established infrastructure requiring consistent performance and reliability over high capacity. How It's Used: Supporting archival storage in enterprise IT setups that utilize legacy Sun hardware for specific application workloads. Provisioning storage for remote office servers that operate with moderate data throughput and require dependable access. Integrating into rack-mounted Sun server arrays for specialized computing tasks with controlled storage needs. Facilitating virtualization testing environments where legacy Sun systems are used to validate backward compatibility. Serving as replacement drives in mid-tier data centers maintaining Sun-based storage clusters with stable I/O demands. By fitting into existing Sun hardware ecosystems, this hard drive supports operational continuity with minimal integration complexity. Its balance of reliable throughput and moderate capacity ensures efficient storage management in environments focused on maintaining legacy infrastructure stability rather than scaling to high-performance modern storage arrays.

X5175A Sun 2.1GB Ultra SCSI 5400RPM 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases