Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda 36 ST136475LC – 36.4GB Ultra2 SCSI | 80-Pin SCA-2 | 7200 RPM | 3.5" | Enterprise HDD

$225.00

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

The ST136475LC is a 36.4GB Ultra2 Wide SCSI hard drive featuring 7200 RPM, 1MB cache, and 8.5ms average seek time in a 3.5" low profile form factor. Built for late 1990s enterprise SCSI systems, it is ideal for legacy server deployment, vintage workstation restoration, and critical system replacement projects. Compatible with Ultra2 SCSI controllers, Sun SPARC workstations, SGI systems, and enterprise SCSI arrays requiring 80-pin SCA-2 connectivity. The 36.4GB capacity and 4.17ms rotational latency delivered premium performance for its era, making it suitable for continuous enterprise operation with its robust construction and advanced error correction capabilities.

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

Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Seagate
  • Model: ST136475LC
  • Capacity: 36.4GB
  • Interface: Ultra2 Wide SCSI 80-Pin SCA-2
  • Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
  • Cache: 1MB
  • Form Factor: 3.5" Low Profile
  • Seek Time: 8.5ms (Average)
  • Latency: 4.17ms (Average Rotational)
  • MTBF: 500,000 hours
  • Drive Type: Enterprise SCSI
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • Ultra2 Wide SCSI interface with 80 MB/s burst transfer rate
  • 80-pin SCA-2 connector for hot-swap backplane compatibility
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for premium performance in its era
  • 1MB cache buffer for improved data throughput
  • Low profile 3.5" form factor (1.0" height)
  • Advanced error correction and recovery algorithms
  • S.M.A.R.T. monitoring capabilities
  • Designed for 24/7 enterprise operation
  • 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 Ultra2 Wide SCSI controllers, Sun SPARC workstations, SGI Octane and Origin systems, enterprise SCSI storage arrays, and legacy server platforms supporting 80-pin SCA-2 connectivity. Not compatible with modern SATA systems, standard 68-pin SCSI controllers, or systems requiring narrow SCSI interfaces.

Shipping & Returns
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36.4GB Ultra2 SCSI 7200 RPM 80-Pin SCA-2 Factory Sealed

Why the ST136475LC is the right enterprise SCSI drive

The BarraCuda 36 represents Seagate's premium SCSI drive technology from the late 1990s enterprise era. With 7200 RPM performance and Ultra2 Wide SCSI interface, it delivered exceptional throughput for mission-critical applications. The 80-pin SCA-2 connector enables seamless integration into enterprise storage arrays and hot-swap backplanes, while the 36.4GB capacity provided substantial storage for its generation.

Ultra2 SCSI Performance

80 MB/s burst transfer rate and 7200 RPM spindle speed deliver premium performance for legacy enterprise applications requiring high-speed data access.

SCA-2 Hot-Swap Ready

80-pin SCA-2 connector combines data and power in a single connection, enabling hot-swap operation in enterprise storage arrays and server backplanes.

Enterprise Reliability

500,000-hour MTBF rating and advanced error correction algorithms ensure dependable operation in mission-critical environments and continuous duty cycles.

Legacy System Integration

Perfect for maintaining vintage SPARC workstations, SGI systems, and enterprise SCSI arrays where authentic period-correct hardware is essential for system integrity.

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.