Conner

Conner CFP1080S – 1.08GB | SCSI 50-Pin | 5400RPM | 3.5" | Legacy HDD

$99.95

Brand New, Factory Sealed | In Stock | Bulk Orders Available

The CFP1080S is a 1.08GB Fast SCSI 50-pin hard drive featuring 5400RPM, 256KB cache, and 11.0ms average seek time in a 3.5" form factor. Built for mid-1990s SCSI-2 systems, it is ideal for legacy workstations, vintage computing restorations, and industrial control systems. Compatible with Fast SCSI controllers, SCSI-2 compliant systems, and any device supporting 50-pin narrow SCSI connections. Features RLL 1/7 encoding and continuous duty design with 500,000-hour MTBF for reliable operation in professional environments.

All products from Anand International ship brand new and factory sealed. Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers.

Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Conner
  • Model: CFP1080S
  • Capacity: 1.08GB
  • Interface: Fast SCSI 50-Pin
  • Spindle Speed: 5400RPM
  • Cache: 256KB
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
  • Seek Time: 11.0ms average
  • Latency: 5.56ms
  • MTBF: 500,000 hours
  • Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • Fast SCSI 50-pin narrow interface
  • 256KB segmented cache buffer
  • RLL 1/7 encoding technology
  • 500,000-hour MTBF rating for demanding storage workloads
  • Alternative 2 active termination
  • Slimline 3.5" form factor
  • Reed-Solomon error correction
  • Motorola 68HC16 processor
  • Direct replacement for legacy systems requiring SCSI connectivity
  • 90-day Anand International warranty on all legacy stock
  • Free domestic US shipping included
  • Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers
Compatibility

Compatible with Fast SCSI controllers, SCSI-2 systems, workstations from Sun, HP, Silicon Graphics, and legacy industrial systems requiring 50-pin narrow SCSI connections. Not compatible with modern SATA, IDE/PATA systems, or Ultra Wide SCSI controllers requiring 68-pin connections.

Shipping & Returns
  • Free Shipping: We currently offer free Economy Shipping within the continental U.S. with no minimum order required. Expedited shipping is available at standard carrier rates.
  • Same-Day Shipping: Order placed before 2PM PST will ship the same day. Orders received after this time will ship the following business day.
  • Hassle-Free Returns: If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it within 10 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.

1.08GB Fast SCSI 5400RPM 256KB Cache Factory Sealed

Why the CFP1080S — Legacy SCSI Storage You Can Still Buy New

The Conner CFP1080S represents mid-1990s SCSI storage technology at its peak, delivering reliable 1.08GB capacity with Fast SCSI performance. This drive features Conner's proven slimline design with 256KB cache and 11ms seek times, making it ideal for vintage workstations and legacy system maintenance. Built during Conner's reputation for quality storage solutions, it offers the authentic period-correct performance needed for historical computing projects and industrial system support.

Fast SCSI Performance

Delivers 10MB/s synchronous transfer rates with Fast SCSI interface, providing optimal performance for legacy workstations and professional systems.

256KB Cache Buffer

Features substantial cache memory for its era, enabling efficient data buffering and improved access times for sequential and random operations.

Industrial Reliability

Built with 500,000-hour MTBF rating and continuous duty capability, designed for demanding professional and industrial applications requiring 24/7 operation.

Period-Correct Technology

Authentic mid-1990s Conner engineering with slimline design and RLL encoding, perfect for maintaining historical accuracy in vintage computing restorations.

New Old Stock with 90-Day Warranty

Available as brand new, factory sealed old stock units from Anand International with a 90-day warranty. Ideal for legacy system maintenance, vintage computing restoration, and hard-to-find replacement needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for SCSI, including information on usage, configuration, and compatibility.

1. What is a SCSI hard drive?

A SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) hard drive is a legacy enterprise storage device that connects using parallel ribbon cables. SCSI was widely used in servers, workstations, and storage arrays before newer technologies like SAS and SATA became standard.

2. What systems are SCSI hard drives compatible with?

SCSI drives are designed for older servers, RAID controllers, and storage arrays that have SCSI interfaces. They are commonly used today to maintain or repair legacy IT infrastructure.

3. What’s the difference between SCSI and SAS?

SCSI uses parallel communication and bulky ribbon cables, with speeds up to 320 MB/s. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is the modern successor, offering serial communication, smaller connectors, dual-port redundancy, and speeds up to 24 Gb/s.

4. Can SCSI hard drives still be used in modern systems?

Most modern computers don’t have SCSI ports. To use a SCSI drive, you’ll need a compatible SCSI controller card or an external enclosure designed for parallel SCSI.

5. What capacities are available for SCSI hard drives?

SCSI hard drives were typically available in capacities ranging from a few gigabytes to several hundred gigabytes. Larger capacities are rare compared to modern SATA and SAS drives.

6. Are SCSI hard drives hot-swappable?

Yes, many SCSI drives used in enterprise servers were hot-swappable when paired with a compatible RAID backplane or enclosure. This allowed replacement without shutting down the system.

7. Why are SCSI hard drives still used today?

SCSI hard drives remain important for maintaining legacy servers, specialized equipment, and industrial systems where upgrading to newer storage technologies isn’t possible or practical.