Conner

Conner CP31370 – 1.3GB | SCSI-2 Fast 50-Pin | 5400RPM | 3.5" | Legacy HDD

$169.95

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

The CP31370 is a 1.37GB SCSI-2 Fast hard drive featuring 5400RPM, 256KB cache, and 10ms seek time in a 3.5" form factor. Built for early 1990s workstations and servers, it is ideal for vintage computing restoration, legacy system upgrades, and retro computing projects. Compatible with SCSI-1 and SCSI-2 controllers, Unix workstations, and early PC servers. The drive utilizes 8-zone density recording technology with automatic actuator latch protection, designed for continuous operation in demanding environments.

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

Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Conner
  • Model: CP31370
  • Capacity: 1.37GB (formatted)
  • Interface: SCSI-2 Fast 50-Pin
  • Spindle Speed: 5400RPM
  • Cache: 256KB Segmented
  • Form Factor: 3.5" Half Height
  • Seek Time: 10ms average
  • Latency: 5.55ms
  • MTBF: 250,000 hours
  • Drive Type: Internal SCSI HDD
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • SCSI-2 Fast interface with 50-pin connector
  • 256KB segmented cache buffer
  • 10ms average seek time performance
  • 8-zone density recording technology
  • Rotary voice coil actuator with embedded servo
  • Automatic actuator latch with dedicated landing zone
  • 250,000 hour MTBF reliability rating for demanding storage workloads
  • Low power operation - 7.5W read/write
  • 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-1 and SCSI-2 controllers, Unix workstations, early PC servers, and vintage computing systems requiring 50-pin SCSI drives. Not compatible with modern SATA, IDE, or SAS 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.

1.37GB SCSI-2 5400RPM 10ms Seek Factory Sealed

Why the CP31370 — Legacy SCSI Storage You Can Still Buy New

The Conner CP31370 represents early 1990s SCSI technology at its peak, delivering reliable 1.37GB storage capacity for vintage workstation and server applications. Its SCSI-2 Fast interface provides backward compatibility while offering improved performance over earlier SCSI generations. The drive's 256KB segmented cache and 10ms seek time made it a premium choice for demanding computing environments of its era.

SCSI-2 Fast Interface Compatibility

Features 50-pin SCSI-2 Fast interface providing 10MB/s burst transfer rate with full backward compatibility to SCSI-1 systems.

Professional Grade Performance

Delivers 10ms average seek time and 5.55ms latency with 256KB segmented cache for responsive vintage system operation.

Advanced Recording Technology

Utilizes 8-zone density recording with embedded servo positioning for maximum data reliability and storage efficiency.

Continuous Operation Design

Built for 250,000 hour MTBF with automatic actuator protection and dedicated landing zone for industrial-grade reliability.

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.