Name: 9EF244-004 Seagate Barracuda ES.2 500GB 7200RPM SAS 3Gbps 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9EF244-004
Price: 94.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Barracuda ES.2 500GB is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed to provide reliable storage with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache. It fits well in standard desktop and server environments, offering a SAS 3Gbps interface that ensures steady data transmission. This drive accommodates everyday storage needs where a balance of capacity and performance is required.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9EF244-004

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 3Gbps
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in (26.1 mm)
Width	4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Depth	5.787 in (146.99 mm)
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.787 in (26.1 x 101.6 x 146.99 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
The Seagate Barracuda ES.2 500GB is an internal hard drive built for efficient storage and dependable performance. It’s commonly used in desktop PCs, servers, and workstations that require steady data access and enough space for everyday computing tasks. This drive is often found in office environments and small data centers where reliability and speed at a reasonable capacity are key. IT professionals and users seeking a balance of performance and storage without stepping up to enterprise-level drives benefit most from this model. Key Features Fast 7200 RPM speed helps minimize load times and data transfer delays Robust 3Gbps SAS interface supports stable, high-throughput connections 16MB cache memory enhances data buffering and performance Designed for 3.5-inch drive bays common in desktops and servers 500GB capacity fits typical business and personal storage needs This hard drive is typically deployed in systems requiring consistent performance for applications like file storage, backup, and general computing. It plays a solid role in setups where moderate capacity and reliability matter, without the complexity or cost of higher-end enterprise drives.

Use Cases
The Seagate Barracuda ES.2 500GB hard drive is commonly utilized in server and enterprise environments where consistent data throughput and reliability are critical. IT professionals managing mid-sized storage arrays or virtualized infrastructures benefit from its 7200 RPM speed and SAS interface to maintain balanced performance and capacity. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted servers within SMB data centers for handling transactional databases and file storage. Integrated into virtualization hosts to support moderate I/O workloads in enterprise IT environments. Used in storage clusters requiring steady throughput and quick access for backup and archival solutions. Implemented in remote office servers where stable connectivity and durable performance are essential. Employed in compute nodes with mixed workloads to optimize disk access times and reliability. By integrating this drive, organizations enhance operational efficiency through reliable data access and scalability. Its balance of capacity and performance supports diverse workloads without compromising system responsiveness in business-critical applications.