Quantum ProDrive LPS 270S TB27S011 SCSI 50-Pin 270MB 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
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About this product
The Quantum ProDrive LPS 270S TB27S011 is a vintage 270MB 3.5" internal SCSI 50-Pin hard drive. It features a rotation speed of 4500 RPM and a 96 KB cache, offering a transfer rate of 10.0 MB/s. This drive is compatible with a wide range of older systems including Mac, PC, DOS, Windows, and Linux. Notable features include a 128 KB look-ahead buffer with 96 KB dynamic segmentation cache, automatic actuator lock, and shock resistance, making it a robust option for legacy hardware.
Our take
For those working with retro computer systems or seeking to restore vintage machines, this Quantum ProDrive LPS 270S is a fascinating piece of hardware. While its 270MB capacity and 4500 RPM speed are incredibly modest by modern standards, it's perfectly suited for its original era. The SCSI 50-Pin interface confirms its vintage status, and the included features like the look-ahead DisCache and shock resistance were advanced for its time. It's not for everyday use in a modern PC, but rather a collector's item or a functional component for a specialized legacy setup.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Authentic SCSI 50-Pin interface
- Wide compatibility with older systems
- Robust shock-resistant features
- Vintage 4500 RPM for period-accurate builds
Cons
- Very small 270MB capacity
- Slow 4500 RPM rotation speed
- SCSI interface is outdated
- Only 96KB cache
Specifications
- Country of Origin Japan
- Compatible With Mac, Memory Vault, PC, DOS, Windows, Linux, Desktop, IBM PC, AMIGA, HP
- Color Silver
- MPN Quantum ProDrive LPS 270S TB27S011, ProDrive LPS 270S TB27S011, LPS 270S TB27S011, 270S TB27S011, TB27S011, ProDrive LPS 270S
- Item Length 5.787 in./14,7cm.
- Rotation Speed 4500 RPM
Show all 21 specifications
- Brand
- Quantum
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Read Speed
- 5,8 MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD, Internal HDD SCSI
- Item Height
- 1.028 in./2.61cm.
- Transfer Rate
- 10,0 MB/s
- Model
- Quantum ProDrive LPS 270S TB27S011
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Shockproof, Shock Resistant, Cache/Buffer 128 KB LOOK-AHEAD, Data transfer rate 4 MB/S int 10 MB/S ext SYNC, Supports Software Control SCSI ID, Supports Parity Enable, Supports Wait Spin, Supports Self-Seek, Disk Cache 96KB, Automatic Actuator Lock, SCSI drive controller, 128K buffer with 96K dynamic segmentation cache, Look-ahead DisCache feature
- Storage Capacity
- 270 MB
- Interface
- SCSI, SCSI-2
- Item Width
- 4.0 in./10,16cm.
- Product Line
- ProDrive LPS
- Cache
- 96 KB
