Name: ST300MX0024 Seagate 300GB 15K SAS Hybrid SSHD 6Gbps 128MB Cache 32GB SSD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST300MX0024
Price: 137.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Enterprise Turbo SSHD 300GB hybrid drive combines a high-speed 15,000 RPM SAS hard disk with a 32GB eMLC SSD, providing a mix of fast data access and solid capacity. It fits well into enterprise servers and storage arrays where quick retrieval of frequent data is essential, all while maintaining strong security through its FIPS 140-2 self-encryption capabilities.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST300MX0024

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	Yes
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	70.1 mm
Depth	100.45 mm
Dimensions	15 x 70.1 x 100.45 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Seagate Enterprise Turbo SSHD blends solid state speed with high-capacity spinning disk storage. It’s built for environments that need quick access to frequently used data while also maintaining substantial storage space. This drive is often found in enterprise servers, data centers, and other demanding setups where reliability and speed are critical. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, it suits workloads requiring low latency and consistent performance without sacrificing security features. The FIPS 140-2 certification adds a layer of data protection important for regulated industries. Key Features Combines 32GB of eMLC SSD with 300GB 15K RPM HDD for balanced speed and capacity Fast SAS 6Gbps interface minimizes bottlenecks in data transfer Large 128MB cache accelerates data handling and responsiveness Self-Encrypting Drive meets FIPS 140-2 standards for data security Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits dense server configurations This hybrid drive is commonly deployed in enterprise storage arrays and high-performance computing environments. It helps reduce access times for hot data while offering the durability and capacity that spinning disks provide. By blending SSD and HDD technologies with security features, this drive supports efficient data handling in applications where both speed and protection matter.

Use Cases
The ST300MX0024 Seagate Enterprise Turbo SSHD is ideally suited for enterprise data centers and server environments where both high-speed access and secure data handling are priorities. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualization workloads or transactional databases requiring rapid retrieval of frequently accessed data. How It's Used: Accelerating database query response times in enterprise IT infrastructures through hybrid storage optimization. Supporting virtualization platforms by providing low-latency storage for VM boot and swap files in rack-mounted servers. Enhancing performance in storage clusters where mixed workload handling demands both SSD speed and HDD capacity. Ensuring compliance and data security in government or financial institution servers via FIPS 140-2 self-encryption features. Optimizing edge computing nodes that require compact, high-throughput drives with secure data protection mechanisms. This hybrid drive supports operational efficiency by balancing fast SSD caching with traditional HDD capacity, reducing bottlenecks in high-demand environments. Its encryption capabilities help maintain data integrity while allowing scalability in complex server architectures.