Seagate

Seagate ST14207N – 4.29GB | Ultra SCSI-2 50-Pin | 7200RPM | 3.5" | Legacy HDD

$250.00
Tax included.

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

The ST14207N is a 4.29GB Ultra SCSI-2 hard drive featuring 7200RPM, 512KB cache, and 9.0ms seek time in a 3.5" half-height form factor. Built for mid-1990s server and workstation systems, it is ideal for legacy computing restoration, vintage server deployments, and industrial automation systems requiring long-term availability. Compatible with SCSI-2 controllers, Sun workstations, SGI systems, and enterprise Unix platforms. The CAYMAN series drive features adaptive cache technology and supports continuous duty operation with enhanced reliability for 24x7 server environments.

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

Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Seagate
  • Model: ST14207N
  • Capacity: 4.29GB (4,220MB)
  • Interface: Ultra SCSI-2 50-Pin
  • Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
  • Cache: 512KB Adaptive
  • Form Factor: 3.5" Half-Height
  • Seek Time: 9.0ms average
  • Latency: 4.17ms average
  • MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
  • Drive Type: Internal SCSI Hard Drive
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • Ultra SCSI-2 interface with 10MB/s transfer rate
  • 512KB adaptive cache buffer
  • 7200RPM spindle speed for fast access times
  • 50-pin SCSI connector compatibility
  • CAYMAN family engineering for reliability
  • Support for multiple SCSI initiators
  • Disconnect/reconnect capability
  • SCSI-2 command set compliance
  • 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 SCSI-2 controllers, Sun SPARCstations, SGI workstations, DEC Alpha systems, and legacy Unix servers requiring 50-pin SCSI drives. Not compatible with modern SATA systems, IDE controllers, or systems requiring SCA-2 connectors.

Shipping & Returns
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4.29GB Ultra SCSI-2 7200RPM 512KB Cache Factory Sealed

Why the ST14207N is the right legacy drive

The ST14207N represents Seagate's CAYMAN series engineering from the mid-1990s SCSI era, delivering reliable 4.29GB storage for vintage computing applications. Its 7200RPM performance and 512KB adaptive cache made it ideal for workstations and servers of its generation. This drive bridges the gap between early SCSI-1 systems and modern storage, offering compatibility with a wide range of legacy platforms that require authentic period-correct hardware.

Ultra SCSI-2 Performance

Delivers 10MB/s synchronous transfer rates with full SCSI-2 command set support for optimal vintage system performance.

CAYMAN Series Reliability

Engineered with Seagate's proven CAYMAN architecture featuring enhanced error correction and 1,000,000 hour MTBF rating.

Legacy System Compatibility

Perfect for Sun workstations, SGI systems, and enterprise Unix platforms requiring authentic 50-pin SCSI drives.

High-Speed 7200RPM Operation

Fast 9.0ms seek times and 7200RPM spindle speed deliver responsive performance for demanding vintage applications.

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.