WDE2170-0007A9 Western Digital Enterprise 2.1GB 7200RPM Ultra Wide SCSI 68-Pin
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About this product
The Western Digital Enterprise WDE2170-0007A9 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 2.1GB storage capacity. Operating at 7200 RPM, it features an Ultra Wide SCSI 68-pin interface, supporting Fast SCSI and Fast-Wide SCSI connections. This enterprise-grade drive includes a 512KB cache and a temperature sensor, making it suitable for PCs, Macs, and NAS environments that require robust legacy storage solutions. Its design focuses on reliability for systems utilizing older SCSI architectures.
Our take
For those maintaining older enterprise equipment that relies on SCSI, this Western Digital drive could be a perfect fit. The 7200 RPM speed is decent for a drive of its age, and the Ultra Wide SCSI 68-pin interface is exactly what you'd expect for specific legacy systems. The inclusion of a temperature sensor is a nice touch for enterprise environments, indicating its robust build. However, the 2.1GB storage capacity is extremely small by today's standards, and the 512KB cache is minimal. The price is also quite high for such an outdated capacity, reflecting its niche market.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM for better performance
- Ultra Wide SCSI 68-pin interface
- Features a temperature sensor
- Compatible with PC, Mac, NAS
Cons
- Very small 2.1GB storage capacity
- Limited 512KB cache
- High price for older technology
- SCSI interface limits compatibility
Specifications
- Supported Drive Types HDD
- Compatible With Mac, Memory Vault, PC, NAS
- Color Silver
- MPN ENTERPRISE 2170, WDE2170-0007B2
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Western Digital
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 inches
- Type
- Internal (Desktop)
- EAN
- 5903864604238
- Model
- WDE2170-0003A5
- Features
- Temperature Sensor
- Kind Of Store
- HDD only
- Storage Capacity
- 2.1GB
- Package
- No
- Interface
- Fast SCSI, Fast-Wide SCSI, SCSI, Ultra SCSI, 68-Pin
- Product Line
- ENTERPRISE 2170
- Cache
- 512KB