Name: 9R7004-500 Seagate 18.4GB 10K RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Server HDD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9R7004-500
Price: 228.17 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Cheetah 36LP 18.4GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive offers a solid combination of speed and capacity designed for enterprise storage needs. It fits into 3.5-inch drive bays and delivers fast data transfers over Fibre Channel connections, making it suitable for servers and SAN environments where rapid data access and reliable performance are essential.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9R7004-500

Technical Information
Capacity	18.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel 2Gb/s
Cache	4MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, SAN, Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.03 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.79 in
Dimensions	1.03 x 4.00 x 5.79 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
The Seagate Cheetah 36LP is a high-performance hard drive designed for enterprise environments requiring fast and reliable storage. Often found in servers and storage arrays, it provides quick access to data through its Fibre Channel interface and high rotational speed. Built for data centers and businesses handling transactional workloads, this drive suits applications needing consistent throughput and low latency. IT professionals and system architects benefit from its robust design and solid-state like responsiveness. Key Features Delivers 10,000 RPM rotational speed for rapid data retrieval Equipped with Fibre Channel interface supporting 2GB/s link speed Includes 4MB onboard cache to smooth read/write operations Compact 3.5-inch format fits standard rack-mounted drives Optimized for multi-user and multitasking environments This hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise storage solutions, backup systems, and SAN configurations. Its consistent performance supports demanding workloads without compromising reliability. Many organizations rely on the Cheetah 36LP for its balance of speed and durability, making it a practical choice in mission-critical data infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Seagate 9R7004-500 18.4GB Fibre Channel hard drive is optimized for enterprise server environments requiring high-speed, reliable storage. Its 10,000 RPM spindle speed and Fibre Channel interface make it well-suited for workloads demanding rapid data access and consistent throughput, such as transactional databases and virtualization clusters. How It's Used: Deploying in data center SAN configurations to support high-availability enterprise applications. Integrating within virtualization platforms that require fast read/write performance for multiple virtual machines. Utilizing in transaction-heavy database servers where low latency is critical for query responsiveness. Implementing in rack-mounted server arrays to enhance storage density and throughput in enterprise IT infrastructures. Supporting backup and archival systems that benefit from Fibre Channel’s high data transfer rates in medium-sized enterprises. This hard drive’s design facilitates operational efficiency by delivering predictable performance under demanding workloads. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel SANs enables scalable expansion and reliable data access crucial for enterprise storage reliability and service continuity.