Name: XT-3280 Maxtor 244MB 3600RPM SCSI 50-Pin 5.25-inch Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Maxtor
SKU: XT-3280
Price: 226.42 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The XT-3280 Maxtor 244MB 3600RPM SCSI 50-Pin 5.25-inch Internal Hard Drive provides moderate storage capacity with a reliable 3600 RPM motor speed. It fits into standard 5.25-inch bays and connects via a 50-pin SCSI interface, making it a solid choice for maintaining older computing systems and archival purposes.

General Information
Brand	Maxtor
Part Number	XT-3280

Technical Information
Capacity	256MB
Form Factor	5.25-inch
Disk Format	SCSI
Spindle Speed	3600 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI-2

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	CE, FCC

Product Description
The XT-3280 Maxtor internal hard drive offers 244MB of storage with a 3600 RPM spindle speed, making it suited for legacy systems or applications requiring moderate capacity. It's commonly found in older servers and workstations where SCSI drives were preferred for their performance and reliability. Built for environments that need consistent data access, this 50-pin SCSI model integrates with systems using the 5.25-inch bay form factor. IT professionals working with vintage hardware or maintaining long-term archival setups often rely on drives like this. Key Features Compatible with 50-pin SCSI controllers found in legacy systems Steady 3600 RPM speed to balance power consumption and performance Medium storage suited for documents, databases, and system files Standard 5.25-inch size for easy installation in older chassis Durable build designed for consistent operation over time This hard drive typically appears in legacy computer setups, data retrieval systems, and certain embedded environments where newer storage technologies aren’t supported. Its role is crucial for tasks relying on time-tested storage hardware without modern interfaces.

Use Cases
The XT-3280 Maxtor 244MB 3600RPM SCSI 50-Pin 5.25-inch Internal Hard Drive is typically deployed in legacy server environments and specialized computing systems where moderate storage capacity with dependable performance is required. It serves organizations maintaining archival data or legacy applications that rely on SCSI interfaces and 5.25-inch drive bays. How It's Used: Archival storage solutions in enterprise IT departments requiring preservation of historical data on legacy hardware. Replacement or upgrade drives for vintage server platforms in financial institutions where system continuity is critical. Embedded systems in industrial automation setups that depend on stable, moderate-capacity SCSI drives. Data retrieval tasks within data centers utilizing legacy tape backup systems interfaced via SCSI. Support for legacy virtualization environments that operate older hardware configurations with 50-pin SCSI connections. This drive enables continued operation of legacy infrastructure by providing stable storage performance within established hardware constraints. Its compatibility with older SCSI setups ensures operational efficiency while supporting archival workloads and system maintenance without requiring full system upgrades.