RZ28 RZ28-E Quantum Disk Drive

Description

The RZ28 RZ28-E is an internal hard disk drive with a formatted storage capacity of 2.1 GB (Gigabytes). It features a spindle speed of 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute), which was a standard performance benchmark for high-capacity drives of its time. The drive utilizes a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) interface, specifically a Narrow 50-pin SCSI connection, which was prevalent in workstations, servers, and high-end personal computers for its speed and ability to connect multiple peripherals on a single bus.

Designed for internal use, it typically comes in a 5.25-inch form factor, a common physical size for hard drives before the widespread adoption of smaller 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives.

Feature

SCSI-2 Interface: The drive utilizes a SCSI-2 interface (Small Computer System Interface-2), offering a robust and relatively fast connection for its era. 

2.1 GB Storage Capacity: The RZ28 RZ28-E provides a formatted storage capacity of 2.1 GB (Gigabytes). This was considered a high capacity for hard drives in the early to mid-1990s, supporting larger operating systems and applications.

5.25-inch Form Factor: The drive adheres to the 5.25-inch form factor, which was a standard physical size for internal hard drives in desktop computers and servers of its generation, requiring a larger drive bay.

Application

File Servers: Storing shared documents and data for workgroups.

Database Servers: Hosting databases that required faster access than slower IDE drives.

Application Servers: Running business-critical applications.

Workstations and High-End Personal Computers: In the 1990s, the RZ28 RZ28-E was a common choice for powerful workstations used in fields like CAD/CAM, graphic design, and scientific computing.