Name: 9YZ262-047 Seagate 500GB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9YZ262-047
Price: 228.71 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Constellation ES 500GB hard drive offers reliable 500GB storage with a fast 7200RPM spindle speed and a SAS 6Gb/s interface. It fits into 3.5-inch bays commonly found in enterprise servers and storage systems, providing steady performance for business-critical data and applications.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9YZ262-047

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.0
Depth	5.787
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
The Seagate Constellation ES 500GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring dependable storage with consistent performance. It’s commonly used in servers, data centers, and business storage arrays where data integrity and speed are important. Often found in setups handling critical applications, this drive supports the needs of IT professionals and systems administrators looking for a balance between capacity and performance. Key Features Enterprise-grade SAS connection designed for high reliability in multi-user environments 7200RPM speed helps maintain quick access times for large datasets 64MB cache reduces latency during intensive data transfers 3.5-inch form factor compatible with standard server bays and storage enclosures Optimized for 24/7 operation ensuring durability and longevity This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where consistent uptime is critical. Its robust design plays a key role in maintaining smooth operations in demanding IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Seagate 500GB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s HDD is designed for enterprise-level storage solutions where reliability and consistent performance are critical. It is ideal for data centers and server environments that require efficient handling of transactional databases, virtualization workloads, and high-demand applications. How It's Used: Deployment in enterprise rack servers to support medium-sized database applications requiring fast, stable access to data. Integration into virtualization hosts managing multiple virtual machines with moderate storage I/O demands. Use in storage clusters within SMB networks where reliable SAS connectivity ensures consistent data throughput. Edge computing nodes requiring robust, high-performance internal storage for localized data processing. Backup and archival servers in remote office setups needing durable storage with predictable performance. This drive supports scalable infrastructure by delivering steady data access speeds and dependable connectivity, enabling IT teams to maintain operational efficiency in environments with moderate to high storage demands.