Name: 9EA004-046 Seagate 400GB 10K RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9EA004-046
Price: 141.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate 9EA004-046 Cheetah NS Series hard drive is a 400GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel drive designed to provide fast, reliable storage in enterprise environments. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and connects via a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, making it a solid choice for servers and storage arrays that need steady performance under workload.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9EA004-046

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

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	CE

Product Description
This Seagate Cheetah NS Series hard drive offers a 400GB storage capacity with a rapid 10,000 RPM spindle speed, making it suitable for data-intensive applications that require quick access and reliable performance. Built with a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, it facilitates high-speed data transfer across storage networks. Often found in enterprise data centers and server environments, this drive is designed to meet the demands of professionals managing complex storage arrays or high-transaction databases. Its 16MB cache helps improve read and write speeds, optimizing overall system responsiveness. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency in data retrieval Fibre Channel interface supports robust network storage setups Moderate cache size balances speed and capacity effectively Engineered for 3.5-inch drive bays common in enterprise hardware Reliable performance suited for mission-critical tasks This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise storage solutions where consistent throughput and reliability are necessary. IT teams often rely on it to maintain smooth operations in high-demand server environments. Its role is crucial in setups requiring steady access to large datasets, delivering dependable storage without compromising on speed.

Use Cases
The Seagate 9EA004-046 Cheetah NS Series 400GB hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise storage infrastructures where consistent high-speed data access is critical. It is suited for IT teams managing storage arrays that demand low latency and high throughput under intensive workloads. How It's Used: Deployed in data center servers requiring rapid retrieval and storage of transactional data in virtualized environments. Integrated into storage area networks (SANs) for medium to large enterprise IT operations needing reliable Fibre Channel connectivity. Used in database servers handling high I/O workloads to maintain application responsiveness in enterprise applications. Installed in rack-mounted storage clusters supporting real-time analytics and business intelligence processes. Employed in backup and archival storage systems where fast read/write cycles accelerate data protection tasks. This drive’s robust performance characteristics support scalability and consistent operational efficiency in demanding environments. Its Fibre Channel interface and high spindle speed ensure seamless integration into existing enterprise storage frameworks.