Name: 18GB 10k LVD Hard Drive
Brand: Sun Microsystems
Price: 165.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Sun Microsystems X5248A 18GB 10k LVD Hard Drive

The Sun Microsystems X5248A 18GB 10k LVD Hard Drive delivers high performance storage for mission critical servers and workstations. Designed with low voltage differential (LVD) signaling, this drive provides reliable data transfer at 10,000 revoluti... Read More

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Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
Model or Part: X5248A
Condition: Refurbished
Weight: 3.00lb

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Description

Overview
The Sun Microsystems X5248A 18GB 10k LVD Hard Drive delivers high performance storage for mission critical servers and workstations. Designed with low voltage differential (LVD) signaling, this drive provides reliable data transfer at 10,000 revolutions per minute while maintaining low power consumption and reduced electromagnetic interference. It is an ideal upgrade for legacy Sun hardware that requires fast, consistent access to large data sets.

Key Features

18GB native capacity with 10k rpm spindle speed for rapid data retrieval
LVD interface ensures high signal integrity and lower power draw compared to traditional SEU drives
Robust sealed enclosure protects against dust and contaminants
Compatible with Sun Fire, Sun Ultra, and other Sun server platforms that support SCSI-2
Advanced error correction and SMART monitoring for proactive drive health management

Technical Specifications

Model / Part Number: X5248A
Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
Form Factor: 3.5 inch
Interface: SCSI-2, 50 pin LVD
Capacity: 18 GB (native)
Spindle Speed: 10,000 rpm
Average Seek Time: 5.5 ms
Data Transfer Rate: up to 80 MB per second
Power Consumption: 7.5 watts (typical) idle, 12 watts active
Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C
MTBF: 1,000,000 hours

Applications
The X5248A is well suited for database servers, enterprise email systems, virtualization hosts, and high-throughput file servers where fast random access and consistent performance are essential. It also serves as a reliable replacement for aging drives in legacy Sun workstations used for scientific computing, financial modeling, and graphics rendering. By upgrading to this 10k LVD drive, organizations can extend the life of existing Sun infrastructure while achieving noticeable improvements in I/O latency and overall system responsiveness.