Name: Seagate ST3300657FC Cheetah 4TB 3.5-Inch Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 15000RPM Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST3300657FC
Price: 121.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate ST3300657FC Cheetah hard drive combines high capacity with fast, dependable Fibre Channel connectivity. It fits well in enterprise storage setups that prioritize both speed and reliability, making it a solid choice for data centers and server applications needing quick access to large volumes of data.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST3300657FC

Technical Information
Capacity	4TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Seagate ST3300657FC Cheetah is a high-performance hard drive designed to handle demanding enterprise storage applications. Built for use in data centers and servers, it offers a balance of large capacity and fast access speeds to support critical workloads. This drive is often found in storage arrays and SAN environments where Fibre Channel connectivity ensures stable and speedy data transfers. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its robust design and consistent performance under heavy use. Key Features Large 4TB capacity suitable for storing vast amounts of data High spindle speed of 15,000 RPM reduces latency and improves throughput Utilizes a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface for sustained transfer rates Standard 3.5-inch size fits common enterprise storage enclosures Engineered for reliability in 24/7 operation typical of data centers This hard drive is typically deployed in environments that require efficient data access and dependable storage performance, such as enterprise servers and networked storage systems. It plays a key role in maintaining smooth operations where fast and reliable disk access is essential.

Use Cases
The Seagate ST3300657FC Cheetah 4TB Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for enterprise-grade environments that demand high throughput and low latency storage solutions. It is particularly suited for data centers and server rooms where rapid access to large datasets and reliable connectivity are critical. How It's Used: Deployment in storage clusters within enterprise IT environments to support virtualization workloads requiring fast disk access. Integration into SAN (Storage Area Network) infrastructures for high-speed data transfer between servers and storage arrays in data centers. Utilization in mission-critical database servers that manage sizable transactional data demanding consistent I/O performance. Incorporation within backup and archiving systems that handle large volumes of data with quick retrieval needs in enterprise settings. Implementation in high-performance computing (HPC) environments where rapid read/write speeds are essential for data-intensive operations. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent throughput and scalability for growing data needs, ensuring that storage infrastructures maintain performance under demanding workloads.