Seagate

Seagate ST32155N – 2.15GB | Ultra SCSI 50-Pin | 5400RPM | 3.5" | Legacy HDD

$299.95

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

The ST32155N is a 2.15GB Ultra SCSI hard drive featuring 5400RPM, 512KB cache, and 11ms seek time in a 3.5" form factor. Built for mid-1990s workstations and server systems, it is ideal for legacy system restoration, vintage computing projects, and SCSI array configurations. Compatible with Ultra SCSI controllers and 50-pin SCSI interfaces on PC systems, workstations, and server platforms. This drive represents Seagate's Hawk 2XL generation with embedded servo technology and optimized HDA design for continuous operation reliability.

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

Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Seagate
  • Model: ST32155N
  • Capacity: 2.15GB
  • Interface: Ultra SCSI 50-Pin
  • Spindle Speed: 5400RPM
  • Cache: 512KB
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
  • Seek Time: 11ms
  • Latency: 5.55ms
  • MTBF: 800,000 hours
  • Drive Type: Ultra SCSI Hard Drive
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • Ultra SCSI 50-pin interface for 20MB/s external data transfer
  • 512KB read-ahead cache buffer for enhanced performance
  • 5400RPM spindle speed with embedded servo technology
  • 11ms average seek time for fast data access
  • 800,000 hour MTBF rating for enterprise reliability
  • 3.5" slimline form factor at 1" height
  • Optimized HDA design from Hawk 2XL generation
  • SCSI-3 Ultra (8-bit) compatibility
  • 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 Ultra SCSI controllers, PC systems with 50-pin SCSI interfaces, SCSI workstations, and legacy server platforms. Not compatible with modern SATA systems or IDE/PATA interfaces.

Shipping & Returns
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  • 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.

2.15GB Ultra SCSI 5400RPM 11ms Seek Factory Sealed

Why the ST32155N is the right Legacy HDD

The Seagate Hawk 2XL ST32155N represents mid-1990s SCSI drive technology at its peak performance. This Ultra SCSI drive delivers reliable 2.15GB storage with 5400RPM performance and 512KB cache. Part of Seagate's acclaimed Hawk 2XL series, it features embedded servo technology and optimized design for continuous operation in demanding environments.

Ultra SCSI Performance

Features Ultra SCSI interface with 20MB/s external data transfer rate and 512KB read-ahead cache for optimal system performance.

Enterprise Reliability

Built with 800,000 hour MTBF rating and embedded servo technology for continuous operation in mission-critical legacy systems.

Hawk 2XL Technology

Advanced generation drive featuring cost-optimized HDA design with innovative servo, R/W heads, and SCSI controller technology.

Legacy System Compatibility

Perfect for vintage computing restoration, legacy workstations, and maintaining critical SCSI-based systems requiring authentic components.

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.