Name: ST300MP0054 Seagate 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5-inch SED FIPS 140-2 Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST300MP0054
Price: 137.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Enterprise Performance 15K 300GB hard drive is a high-speed storage solution tailored for enterprise environments. It offers rapid data access through its 15,000 RPM spindle and SAS 6Gbps interface, making it suitable for servers that demand fast and reliable performance. The built-in encryption capabilities also make it a solid choice wherever data security is a priority.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST300MP0054

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.591
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.591 x 2.75 x 3.95
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
The Seagate Enterprise Performance 15K 300GB hard drive is built for demanding environments where speed and reliability are crucial. Often found in enterprise servers and high-performance storage arrays, this drive handles intensive workloads smoothly. Designed for IT professionals and businesses requiring quick data retrieval and secure storage, it supports secure encryption compliant with FIPS 140-2 standards, adding a layer of data protection. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM motor reduces latency for faster response times Advanced 6Gbps SAS interface supports high throughput in multi-drive setups Large 128MB cache improves read/write efficiency during heavy operations SED with FIPS 140-2 compliance ensures encryption and data security Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense server configurations This drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers, data centers, and storage systems that require both speed and data security. Its role is critical in handling transaction-heavy applications and databases where both performance and compliance matter.

Use Cases
The Seagate ST300MP0054 is engineered for enterprise server environments where high I/O performance and data security are critical. It is particularly suited to data centers and IT infrastructures managing transactional workloads and sensitive information requiring rapid access and encryption compliance. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization clusters to support multiple high-demand virtual machines with low latency. Utilized in database servers handling intensive transactional processing in financial institutions. Integrated into rack-mounted storage arrays within enterprise data centers for performance-sensitive applications. Employed in secure government or healthcare IT environments requiring FIPS 140-2 certified encryption. Used in remote office servers that require fast data throughput combined with robust encryption features. This drive enhances system responsiveness and throughput in demanding enterprise workloads, contributing to scalable storage architectures. Its combination of speed and security ensures operational efficiency without compromising data integrity.