Name: ST318304FC Seagate Cheetah 36LP 18.4GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s 4MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST318304FC
Price: 320.70 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate ST318304FC Cheetah 36LP combines 18.4GB capacity, a 10,000 RPM spindle, and a Fibre Channel 2Gb/s interface with 4MB cache in a 3.5-inch low profile form factor, providing fast and dependable storage suited for enterprise Fibre Channel networks and critical data applications.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST318304FC

Technical Information
Capacity	18.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	4MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Seagate Cheetah 36LP 18.4GB hard drive is engineered for high-speed, reliable data storage in enterprise Fibre Channel environments, delivering consistent performance in critical applications. Key Features 10,000 RPM spindle speed for fast data access and low latency Fibre Channel 2Gb/s interface supports robust and secure data transfers 4MB cache buffer optimizes read/write operations Compact 3.5-inch low profile design maximizes space efficiency Built for continuous operation in demanding server and storage systems This drive is ideal for SANs, high-availability servers, and environments where speed and reliability are paramount for data integrity and system uptime.

Use Cases
The Seagate ST318304FC is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and mission-critical environments where high throughput and low latency are essential. It benefits IT professionals managing Fibre Channel SANs requiring reliable, fast access to storage for transactional databases and virtualization workloads. How It's Used: Supporting high-performance storage arrays in enterprise SANs for medium to large-scale virtualization hosts. Hosting transactional database systems in financial institutions with demanding I/O requirements. Integrating into rack deployments for enterprise IT environments requiring consistent Fibre Channel connectivity. Enabling storage clusters in data centers that process high volumes of small, random read/write operations. Providing robust storage for edge computing nodes where low latency and reliability are critical. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering sustained Fibre Channel performance and low access times, facilitating scalable storage architectures. It is well-suited for environments where balancing capacity and speed under demanding workloads is a priority for IT infrastructure teams.