Seagate

Seagate ST1181677LW – 181GB | Ultra160 SCSI 68-Pin | 7200RPM | 3.5" | Legacy HDD

$499.95
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Brand New, Factory Sealed | In Stock | Bulk Orders Available

The ST1181677LW is a 181GB Ultra160 SCSI hard drive featuring 7200RPM, 4MB cache, and 12.1ms seek time in a 3.5" form factor. Built for late 1990s/early 2000s enterprise server systems, it is ideal for legacy server upgrades, data recovery operations, and vintage computing restoration. Compatible with Ultra160 SCSI controllers and enterprise systems requiring 68-pin SCSI drives. The innovative 12-platter design achieved world-record capacity for its era, featuring advanced fluid bearing motors and Tagged Command Queuing for continuous operation in mission-critical environments.

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

Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Seagate
  • Model: ST1181677LW
  • Capacity: 181GB
  • Interface: Ultra160 SCSI
  • Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
  • Cache: 4MB
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
  • Seek Time: 12.1ms
  • Latency: 4.17ms
  • MTBF: 1.2 million hours
  • Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • Ultra160 SCSI interface with 68-pin connector
  • World's highest capacity drive at launch (181GB)
  • 12 platters with innovative fluid bearing motors
  • Tagged Command Queuing up to 64 commands
  • Enterprise-grade reliability with 1.2M hour MTBF
  • 4MB on-board cache for performance
  • Barracuda 180 series premium construction
  • 1.6" height accommodating 12-platter design
  • 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 Ultra160 SCSI controllers, enterprise servers with 68-pin SCSI connectors, and legacy systems requiring high-capacity SCSI storage. Not compatible with SATA, IDE/ATA, or SAS interfaces.

Shipping & Returns
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  • 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.

181GB Ultra160 SCSI 7200RPM 1.2M Hour MTBF Factory Sealed

Why the ST1181677LW is the right Legacy Enterprise HDD

The Barracuda 180 series represented peak SCSI technology achievement, delivering world-record 181GB capacity through innovative 12-platter engineering. Designed for continuous enterprise operation with 1.2 million hour MTBF rating and advanced Tagged Command Queuing. This drive marked the culmination of SCSI evolution before industry transition to SATA, making it essential for legacy system maintenance and vintage computing preservation.

World's Highest Capacity at Launch

181GB capacity achieved through revolutionary 12-platter design, holding the world record for hard drive capacity when introduced in November 2000.

Enterprise Ultra160 SCSI Performance

Ultra160 SCSI interface delivers up to 160MB/s transfer rates with Tagged Command Queuing support for up to 64 simultaneous commands in server environments.

Premium Fluid Bearing Technology

Advanced fluid bearing motors provide exceptional reliability and reduced noise compared to ball bearing designs, optimized for 24/7 enterprise operation.

Legacy System Compatibility

Perfect for maintaining vintage servers, workstations, and enterprise systems that require high-capacity 68-pin SCSI drives for continued operation.

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.