Name: 9U8004-058 Seagate Cheetah 15K.3 73.4GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 8MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9U8004-058
Price: 320.70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.3 hard drive offers fast, reliable storage designed for enterprise systems. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and connects via Fibre Channel to deliver quick data access and transfer speeds. This model is well-suited for environments like data centers and servers where high-speed storage is essential.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9U8004-058

Technical Information
Capacity	73.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,RAID Arrays,Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.3 is a high-performance hard drive designed for environments where speed and reliability are crucial. Built for servers and enterprise storage systems, this drive handles intensive workloads with its rapid 15,000 RPM spindle speed and Fibre Channel interface. Often found in data centers and mission-critical applications, it suits IT professionals and system administrators who need dependable storage solutions. Its 73.4GB capacity balances ample storage with consistent throughput, fitting well into storage arrays and SANs. Key Features High spindle speed supports faster data retrieval Fibre Channel 2Gb/s interface offers stable and speedy data transfer Large 8MB cache improves efficiency during heavy operations 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise drive bays Optimized for RAID configurations and server workloads This drive is frequently deployed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and SAN environments where consistent performance is necessary. Its role is vital in maintaining quick data access and reliability for databases, transactional systems, and virtualized platforms.

Use Cases
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.3 3.5-inch hard drive is engineered for high-demand enterprise storage systems requiring rapid data throughput and low latency. It is ideally deployed in data centers and server environments where consistent performance under heavy workloads is critical. How It's Used: Implemented in SAN environments within large-scale data centers to support mission-critical applications requiring fast read/write operations. Integrated into enterprise virtualization platforms to enhance I/O performance for multiple virtual machines operating simultaneously. Deployed in high-frequency trading infrastructure where low latency and rapid data access directly impact transaction times. Used in storage clusters for database management systems that demand high-speed data retrieval and integrity. Configured in rack-mounted server arrays in enterprise IT setups for efficient handling of throughput-intensive workloads. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling high-speed data transfer and reliable storage throughput, which are essential for scaling enterprise storage deployments. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel networks facilitates integration into existing infrastructure while maintaining performance consistency under intensive workloads.