Name: ST3146756SS Seagate 146GB 15K RPM 3Gb/s SAS 3.5 Server Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST3146756SS
Price: 613.32 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.6 ST3146756SS hard drive provides fast, reliable storage with its 146 GB capacity and 15,000 RPM speed. It fits well in enterprise storage setups, offering a SAS interface for stable connections and a hot-swappable design that allows quick maintenance in active systems.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST3146756SS

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.6 ST3146756SS is a 146 GB 3.5-inch hard drive designed for environments where speed and reliability are critical. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and storage systems where rapid data retrieval and consistent uptime are essential. Built for data centers and IT professionals who require robust storage solutions, this drive supports demanding applications like database management and virtualization. Its hot-swappable feature allows technicians to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the system, minimizing downtime. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency for quicker read/write operations Robust SAS interface supports high-throughput data transfers Large cache buffer smooths data flow during intensive workloads Compatible with enterprise-class storage arrays and servers Engineered for durability in 24/7 operating conditions This hard drive often appears in mission-critical storage racks and SAN configurations. It offers a balance of speed and capacity that suits heavy transactional environments, giving system administrators reliable performance without compromise.

Use Cases
The ST3146756SS Seagate hard drive is optimized for enterprise-grade server environments requiring consistent high-speed data access and reliability. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures where rapid data retrieval and minimal downtime are critical, such as data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Deployed in data centers to support high I/O workloads with stable and fast SAS connectivity. Integrated into virtualization clusters where fast spindle speeds reduce latency for virtual machine storage. Used in enterprise storage arrays requiring hot-swappable drives to maintain system uptime during maintenance. Implemented in financial services environments processing real-time transactions demanding low access times. Installed in remote office servers needing robust and quick storage solutions for local data processing. By combining a high spindle speed with a hot-swappable design, this drive enhances operational efficiency and scalability within high-demand storage infrastructures. It enables IT teams to manage workloads effectively while minimizing disruptions during hardware servicing.