Name: 9CL004-036 Seagate Cheetah 15K.6 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gbps 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9CL004-036
Price: 584.92 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.6 450GB hard drive offers a balance of speed and capacity for enterprise storage systems. It fits into data centers and server racks where Fibre Channel connectivity is standard, delivering fast and reliable data access for applications that demand it.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9CL004-036

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch Fibre Channel (4 Gbps)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.000 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.000 x 5.787 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Seagate Cheetah 15K.6 hard drive is built for demanding enterprise environments where speed and reliability matter. It’s often found in servers and data centers requiring quick access to large volumes of data. Designed for storage professionals and IT teams, it fits 3.5-inch bays and uses a Fibre Channel connection to communicate efficiently with SAN systems. Its 15,000 RPM speed helps reduce latency, making it suitable for transactional databases, virtualization, and other performance-sensitive applications. Key Features High 450GB storage capacity tailored for enterprise use Fast 15,000 RPM spindle speed minimizes data retrieval delays 4Gbps Fibre Channel interface supports stable, high-speed data transfer 16MB cache improves throughput during heavy workloads Compatible with standard 3.5-inch drive bays in server racks This drive is typically deployed in storage area networks, where quick and dependable access to stored data is critical. It serves well in environments that require consistent performance over long periods without sacrificing data integrity.

Use Cases
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.6 450GB Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for enterprise data centers and server environments requiring high-speed, reliable storage. It is particularly suited for workloads where fast transactional data access and consistent throughput are critical, such as virtualization and database management systems. How It's Used: Supporting high-performance virtualization platforms in enterprise IT infrastructures. Serving as primary storage in Fibre Channel SANs for medium to large data centers. Hosting intensive database applications requiring low latency and high IOPS. Providing fast access storage for financial services and real-time analytics workloads. Facilitating storage clusters in rack-mounted servers where Fibre Channel connectivity is standard. This drive's combination of speed and Fibre Channel interface supports demanding enterprise applications by reducing data access times and improving overall system responsiveness. It enables scalable storage deployment without compromising on performance in critical IT operations.