IBM 17R6169 73GB 10K 3.5" SCSI HDD – Enterprise Server Hard Drive Ultra320
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About this product
This IBM 17R6169 is a 73GB, 10,000 RPM SCSI HDD designed for enterprise server environments, featuring an Ultra320 interface. It comes in a 3.5-inch form factor and supports hot-swap and removable features, enhancing its utility in server racks. The drive is RoHS compliant and is an HDD-only type, presented in a silver color. It is part of IBM's P Series product line.
Our take
For those managing legacy IBM enterprise servers, this 73GB SCSI drive offers a respectable blend of capacity and performance for its generation. The 10,000 RPM speed is a strong point, providing faster data access than slower drives, essential for server workloads. The Ultra320 SCSI interface ensures a higher transfer rate compared to older SCSI standards. I appreciate the hot-swap capability, which makes maintenance much more convenient. While 73GB is not a lot by today's standards, it's perfectly adequate for specific server applications or as a boot drive in compatible systems.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 73GB storage capacity
- 10000 RPM rotation speed
- Ultra320 SCSI interface
- Hot Swap and Removable features
- RoHS compliant
Cons
- Older SCSI technology
Specifications
- Brand IBM
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Hard Drive
- Unit Type Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Color Silver
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- Features
- Hot Swap, Removable, RoHS Compliant
- MPN
- 00P3833
- Storage Capacity
- 73 GB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- SCSI
- Product Line
- P Series
