Name: ST3145707FC Seagate 146GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST3145707FC
Price: 607.27 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate 146GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive provides fast and reliable storage suited to server and enterprise storage setups. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays and connects via a 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel, making it a solid choice where consistent data throughput and low latency are needed without extra complexity.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST3145707FC

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	8 MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

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

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

Product Description
This Seagate hard drive offers 146GB of storage designed for demanding server environments. It features a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, which helps to reduce latency and increase the speed of data retrieval. The 2 Gb/s Fibre Channel interface is commonly used in SANs (Storage Area Networks) where high-throughput and low-latency connections are essential. Built for enterprise applications, this drive is often found in data centers and mission-critical setups where reliability and performance are key. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its balance of speed and storage capacity. Key Features High rotational speed ensures quicker read/write operations Fibre Channel interface supports fast and stable data transfer Enterprise-grade reliability for continuous operation Standard 3.5-inch size simplifies integration into existing hardware Optimized for server and storage array environments Typically deployed in SAN environments, this drive handles workloads that require fast access to large datasets. It plays a crucial role in database servers, virtualization platforms, and backup systems. Its dependable performance helps maintain smooth operations in busy IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Seagate ST3145707FC hard drive is optimized for enterprise environments requiring consistent high-speed access to critical data. It is particularly beneficial in data centers and server rooms where Fibre Channel connectivity is standard and performance reliability is essential. How It's Used: Deployments in SAN (Storage Area Network) infrastructures supporting high-throughput transactional workloads. Enterprise virtualization hosts where low latency storage access impacts VM responsiveness. Database servers handling large I/O operations in mid-size to large corporate data centers. Backup and archival systems within enterprise IT environments requiring sustained data transfer rates. High-performance computing clusters where rapid data retrieval supports compute-intensive applications. This drive supports operational demands by delivering steady data transfer speeds and reliable connectivity, enabling scalable storage solutions that maintain system responsiveness under load.