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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with 68 pin SCSI connector

Fujitsu

Fujitsu MBA3073NP 73.5GB 15000 RPM 8MB SCSI Ultra320 68pin 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-7FXG-BX105 MPN MBA3073NP

A 73.5 GB, 15000 RPM SCSI Ultra320 68-pin 3.5" drive with 8 MB cache and 3.4 ms seek time

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSCSI Ultra320 68pin
  • Capacity73.5GB
  • RPM15000 RPM
  • Cache8MB
  • Average Seek Time3.4ms
  • 15,000 RPM spindle cuts access time
  • 8 MB cache buffers heavy I/O bursts
  • 4 ms average seek speeds random reads
  • SCSI Ultra320 68-pin delivers 320 MB/s throughput
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays

Enterprise Storage Drive

The Fujitsu MBA3073NP is a 73.5GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with an 8MB cache. It uses a SCSI Ultra320 68pin interface and delivers a 3.4ms average seek time alongside a 3.9ms average write time and 2ms latency. This new bare drive suits servers or workstations needing high-speed rotational storage.

Build Integration Requirements

Installation requires a compatible SCSI Ultra320 host adapter and a 68-pin cable, neither of which are included with the bare drive. A 3.5-inch drive bay and appropriate SCSI termination are necessary for operation. The drive frees up slower storage tiers for archival duties while handling transactional workloads that demand low latency.

Packaging And Support Impact

The bare drive packaging omits rails, cables, mounting screws and software utilities. A three-year limited manufacturer warranty covers the hardware from the 2016 listing date. System administrators must supply all physical integration parts and management tools separately.

Highlights

  • 15,000 RPM spindle cuts access time
  • 8 MB cache buffers heavy I/O bursts
  • 4 ms average seek speeds random reads
  • SCSI Ultra320 68-pin delivers 320 MB/s throughput
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays

Specifications

BrandFujitsu
ModelMBA3073NP
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSCSI Ultra320 68pin
Capacity73.5GB
RPM15000 RPM
Cache8MB
Average Seek Time3.4ms
Average Write Time3.9ms
Average Latency2ms
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight1.96 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 15000 RPM spindle speed affect sustained throughput?

The 15000 RPM rotation keeps average latency at 2ms and average seek at 3.4ms, so the mechanical delay stays low even during long sequential workloads.

What heat or noise level should I expect from the MBA3073NP running continuously?

A 15000 RPM 3.5" SCSI drive generates noticeable whine and warmth; plan for active airflow in the bay and expect higher acoustics than slower desktop drives.

Which host adapter and cable does the 68-pin Ultra320 interface require?

You need a SCSI Ultra320 host adapter with a 68-pin external connector and a matching 68-pin cable; the drive itself is a bare unit with no bracket or terminator included.

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