Name: 9X3004-003 Seagate 73GB 10000RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9X3004-003
Price: 129.16 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate 73GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is a robust storage component built to fit into 3.5-inch bays commonly found in enterprise storage solutions. It offers a dependable, high-speed connection through its 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, making it a practical choice for environments that need quick data access and reliability over extended periods.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9X3004-003

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	73GB
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Storage Arrays,SAN,RAID
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.63 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.75 in
Dimensions	1.63 x 4.00 x 5.75 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This Seagate 73GB hard drive is designed for enterprise environments where swift and reliable data storage is essential. It's often found in servers or storage arrays that rely on Fibre Channel connections to maintain fast and consistent data transfer rates. Built for IT professionals managing storage networks, this drive supports demanding workloads, such as databases and virtualization, that require both speed and dependable access. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves response times Fibre Channel interface maintains stable communication over storage area networks Compact 3.5-inch size ensures compatibility with existing hardware setups Designed to handle continuous operation in data centers Optimized for environments where performance and durability matter You’ll typically spot this drive installed in enterprise servers or SAN systems where consistent performance is a priority. It strikes a balance between capacity and speed, helping keep critical applications running smoothly.

Use Cases
The Seagate 73GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel HDD is designed for enterprise storage environments requiring consistent high throughput and low latency. It is ideal for IT professionals managing legacy SAN infrastructures and data centers where reliable block-level storage is critical. How It's Used: Deployed in data center SAN arrays supporting virtualization platforms with demanding I/O workloads. Used by enterprise IT teams to store transactional databases requiring rapid data retrieval in rack-mounted servers. Integrated into storage clusters for high-availability applications in financial services and healthcare sectors. Utilized in legacy Fibre Channel environments where compatibility and performance consistency are essential. Implemented in remote office servers needing robust, high-speed direct-attached storage solutions. This drive supports operational efficiency by providing scalable performance in established Fibre Channel storage networks. Its reliable design helps maintain consistent data access speeds necessary for critical enterprise applications.