Name: 9V3004-047 Seagate 73GB 10K RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9V3004-047
Price: 528.02 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate 73GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive fits into storage arrays where speed and dependability are essential. It offers a solid blend of capacity and quick data access, making it a staple for businesses managing large volumes of transactional or operational data.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9V3004-047

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel (2Gb/s)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Storage Arrays,Workstations
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.63 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.79 in
Dimensions	1.63 x 4.00 x 5.79 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This Seagate 73GB hard drive offers a balance of speed and capacity that suits enterprise environments requiring reliable data storage. It’s often found in SANs and server arrays where consistent performance is critical. Built for data centers and IT professionals, it handles workloads that demand rapid read and write speeds. Key Features High rotational speed reduces latency during data retrieval Fibre Channel interface supports stable connections over storage networks Compact 3.5-inch size compatible with various rack-mounted systems Designed to operate reliably in multi-drive RAID configurations Enhanced durability for continuous operation in enterprise settings Commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise storage solutions, this hard drive plays a crucial role in managing critical data efficiently. Its fast interface and solid build help ensure smooth operations where downtime isn’t an option.

Use Cases
The Seagate 73GB 10K RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and storage arrays that require high throughput and low latency for transactional workloads. It is well-suited for environments where reliable, rapid access to operational data is critical, such as virtualization hosts and high-performance computing clusters. How It's Used: Deployment in SAN storage arrays supporting real-time database transactions for finance and healthcare enterprises. Integration within virtualization environments to provide consistent I/O performance for multiple virtual machines. Usage in rack-mounted servers managing large-scale email and messaging systems in corporate networks. Implementation in backup and archival systems where fast retrieval of active data sets is necessary. Support for storage clusters handling intensive analytics workloads in research institutions. This drive's balance of capacity and speed enhances operational efficiency by enabling swift data access and robust connectivity in Fibre Channel SANs. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays allows scalable deployment in evolving infrastructure architectures.