Name: 9EA004-043 Seagate 400GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 4 Gb/s 3.5-Inch 16MB Cache Cheetah Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9EA004-043
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate 400GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is a reliable storage component designed to deliver fast and stable performance in enterprise environments. With its 3.5-inch size and Fibre Channel connectivity, it fits seamlessly into data center setups that prioritize steady data access and high throughput.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9EA004-043

Technical Information
Capacity	400GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Seagate 400GB hard drive is built for enterprise storage environments where speed and reliability matter. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and operates at 10,000 RPM, making it suited for tasks requiring rapid data retrieval. Often found in data centers and server setups, this drive uses a Fibre Channel 4 Gb/s interface to provide stable and fast communication with host systems. IT professionals managing storage arrays or SANs benefit from its consistent performance and capacity. Key Features High spindle speed minimizes latency during read/write operations 16MB cache helps buffer data for smoother throughput Robust 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel interface supports enterprise networking standards Designed for 3.5-inch bays common in server racks 400GB capacity balances storage size with performance needs This drive is typically deployed in server infrastructures that require dependable storage with fast access times, such as database servers or virtualization hosts. It plays a key role in maintaining the responsiveness and data integrity of critical applications.

Use Cases
The Seagate 400GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is optimized for enterprise data centers requiring rapid access to medium-capacity storage. It is particularly suited for environments where consistent throughput and low latency are critical, such as transaction processing and virtualization hosts. How It's Used: Deployment in SAN storage arrays supporting medium-sized enterprise IT workloads with high transaction rates. Integration within virtualization platforms to provide reliable boot and storage volumes for virtual machines. Use in rack-mounted storage servers requiring fast spindle speeds for balanced read/write performance under mixed workloads. Storage nodes in clustered computing environments to maintain data availability and throughput. Edge data centers handling localized processing where Fibre Channel connectivity ensures stable communication with main data centers. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering predictable performance and scalability in structured storage environments. Its combination of Fibre Channel interface and rotational speed helps maintain consistent data access patterns necessary for enterprise applications.