Name: 9X3004-047 Seagate 73GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9X3004-047
Price: 129.16 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate 73GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive serves as a reliable storage component designed for enterprise environments. Its balance of fast spindle speed and Fibre Channel connectivity makes it suitable for servers and SANs that require consistent performance and capacity within a standard 3.5-inch form factor.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9X3004-047

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel 2 Gb/s (3.5-inch)
Cache	8 MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1,200,000 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
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Seagate 73GB hard drive is built for environments that demand reliable and quick data storage solutions. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and storage arrays where fast access to data is critical. IT professionals and system administrators often find this drive a solid choice for balancing capacity and speed in Fibre Channel SAN setups. Key Features High rotational speed reduces latency and improves performance for database and transactional workloads Robust 2Gb/s Fibre Channel interface supports seamless integration into SAN environments Designed in a 3.5-inch format to fit most rack-mounted servers and storage enclosures 73GB capacity offers a practical storage size for critical system data and applications Engineered for continuous operation in demanding enterprise settings Drives like this are typically found in data centers and enterprise storage systems where reliability and speed matter most. Their role is key in supporting business applications and ensuring efficient data retrieval under load.

Use Cases
The Seagate 73GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and SAN environments where high-speed, reliable storage is critical. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing virtualization workloads or database applications requiring consistent low-latency data access within standardized server configurations. How It's Used: Integrated into rack-mounted servers supporting virtualization clusters in medium to large enterprise IT infrastructures. Employed in SAN storage arrays for financial institutions that demand rapid transaction processing and data integrity. Used in data center environments hosting database management systems with frequent random read/write operations. Deployed in disaster recovery sites requiring scalable Fibre Channel connectivity with standardized 3.5-inch drive bays. Installed in storage clusters supporting high-performance computing (HPC) workloads with sustained throughput needs. This drive’s blend of high rotational speed and Fibre Channel interface facilitates efficient data handling and scalability within enterprise storage systems. It supports operational continuity by balancing performance with form factor compatibility, enabling IT teams to optimize resource allocation and maintain predictable system responsiveness.