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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

  • Total capacity73.5 GB
  • Interface typeSCSI Ultra320 68pin
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 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.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $111.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 73.5 GB
Lower than about 98% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $1,523.67 per TB
Pricier than about 91% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFujitsu
Model nameMBA3073NP
Total capacity73.5 GB
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Average seek time3.4 ms
Mean write time3.9 ms
Mean latency2 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSCSI Ultra320 68pin
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
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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