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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with 80 pin SCSI connector

Maxtor

Maxtor Atlas 10K V 8J300J0 300GB 10000 RPM 8MB SCSI Ultra320 80pin 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-Z893-X1GEQ MPN 8J300J0

300 GB 10000 RPM SCSI Ultra320 80-pin drive with 8 MB cache and 4.4 ms seek time for server storage

  • Total capacity300 GB
  • Interface typeSCSI Ultra320 80pin
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 10000 RPM spindle speed cuts average seek to 4.4 ms
  • 8 MB cache and Ultra320 SCSI interface sustain high-throughput server workloads
  • 300 GB capacity in a 3.5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • MaxAdapt technology eases integration into existing SCSI environments
  • Per-platter density doubles that of 15K RPM drives for efficient storage scaling

Server storage upgrade

The Maxtor Atlas 10K V 8J300J0 is a 300GB 10000 RPM internal hard drive built for server environments. Its SCSI Ultra320 80pin interface and 8MB cache support high-throughput workloads where consistent rotational speed matters.

Direct 80-pin mounting

The bare drive plugs straight into an 80-pin backplane or hot-swap cage without extra cabling. Ensure the host bus adapter or RAID controller supports SCSI Ultra320 signalling and that termination is correct, otherwise the drive will not be detected.

Verify SCSI Ultra320 backplane

Confirm your chassis provides an 80-pin SCA connector with active termination and adequate cooling for a 10000 RPM unit. This drive is not suited for desktop PCs lacking native SCSI controllers or for arrays requiring larger capacities.

How it compares

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

Price $502.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 300 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $1,676.63 per TB
Pricier than about 91% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineAtlas 10K V
Model name8J300J0
Total capacity300 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Average seek time4.4 ms
Mean write time4.9 ms
Mean latency3 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSCSI Ultra320 80pin
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the Maxtor Atlas 10K V 8J300J0 is performing correctly after installation?

Check that the drive is detected at the full 300GB capacity and that the SCSI Ultra320 80pin interface negotiates the expected transfer rate. Monitoring tools should report the 10000 RPM spindle speed and average seek time near 4.4ms during operation.

What is included with the bare-drive 8J300J0 and what must I source separately?

The package contains only the 3.5-inch hard drive itself. You will need to provide a compatible SCSI Ultra320 80pin cable or backplane, mounting screws or rails for a 3.5-inch bay, and a power connector suited to the drive.

Which capacity version of the Atlas 10K V should I choose for a server needing maximum platter density?

The 300GB model delivers double the capacity of 15K RPM drives per platter, making it the highest-density option in this series for server workloads that prioritise storage space over peak rotational speed.

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