Conner

Conner CFP2107S – 2.1GB | Fast SCSI-2 50-Pin | 7200 RPM | 3.5" | Legacy HDD

$150.00

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

The CFP2107S is a 2.1GB Fast SCSI-2 hard drive featuring 7200 RPM, 512KB cache, and 9.5ms average seek time in a 3.5" form factor. Built for early-to-mid 1990s enterprise workstations and servers, it is ideal for legacy system restoration, vintage computing projects, and SCSI array configurations. Compatible with Fast SCSI controllers, SGI workstations, and Sun SPARCstations. This drive represents Conner's high-performance engineering era before the Seagate acquisition, designed for continuous enterprise operation with zone density recording technology.

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

Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Conner
  • Model: CFP2107S
  • Capacity: 2.1GB
  • Interface: Fast SCSI-2 50-Pin
  • Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
  • Cache: 512KB
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
  • Seek Time: 9.5ms average
  • Latency: 4.17ms average
  • MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
  • Drive Type: Enterprise
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • Fast SCSI-2 interface with 50-pin connector
  • High-performance 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • 512KB segmentable buffer for optimized performance
  • Zone density recording with 15 recording zones
  • Tagged command queuing with seek re-ordering
  • Reed-Solomon error correction with 6-bit CRC
  • Downloadable microcode capability
  • Enterprise-grade 1,000,000 hour MTBF rating
  • 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, SGI IRIS workstations, Sun SPARCstation systems, early PC servers with SCSI adapters, and vintage computing systems requiring 50-pin SCSI connectivity. Not compatible with modern SATA systems, IDE/ATA controllers, or systems requiring LVD/SE compatibility.

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.

2.1GB Fast SCSI-2 7200 RPM Enterprise-Grade Factory Sealed

Why the CFP2107S is the right legacy enterprise drive

The CFP2107S represents Conner's pinnacle engineering from the mid-1990s enterprise storage era. This Fast SCSI-2 drive delivers 7200 RPM performance with advanced features like tagged command queuing and zone density recording. Built for continuous operation in demanding workstation and server environments, it offers the reliability and performance characteristics that made Conner a leader in enterprise storage before the Seagate acquisition.

Fast SCSI-2 Performance Interface

Features genuine Fast SCSI-2 with 50-pin connectivity, delivering up to 10MB/s synchronous transfer rates for period-appropriate high-performance computing.

Enterprise 7200 RPM Spindle Speed

High-performance 7200 RPM operation provides fast access times and sustained throughput for demanding workstation and server applications of the era.

Advanced Tagged Command Queuing

Supports sophisticated command queuing with seek re-ordering and command coalescing, enabling optimized performance in multi-user enterprise environments.

Zone Density Recording Technology

Utilizes 15 recording zones with advanced encoding to achieve 317 Mbits per square inch areal density, maximizing capacity in the 3.5" form factor.

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.