Name: Seagate ST3450857FC Cheetah 15K.7 450GB 3.5-Inch Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 15000RPM Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST3450857FC
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.7 450GB hard drive offers fast, reliable storage designed for enterprise-grade applications. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and connects via Fibre Channel at 4Gb/s, making it a common choice for data centers and storage arrays that demand consistent performance and durability.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST3450857FC

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
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
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.787 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.7 450GB hard drive is built for demanding enterprise environments where speed and reliability are vital. Its 15,000 RPM spindle speed helps reduce latency, making it well-suited for database servers, high-performance computing, and transaction-heavy applications. Often found in data centers and storage arrays, this drive supports consistent workloads. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, the drive balances capacity and performance, providing rapid access to critical data without compromising durability. It’s commonly used in setups that require dependable Fibre Channel connections to maintain fast data transfers and minimize bottlenecks. Key Features High rotational speed accelerates read/write operations Reliable Fibre Channel interface ensures stable data flow Standard 3.5-inch size allows easy integration into existing systems Enterprise-grade components built to handle continuous use 450GB capacity supports extensive data storage needs This drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers, SAN environments, and storage arrays where performance and uptime are critical. Its role often includes supporting databases, virtualization, and mission-critical applications where delays are not acceptable. By providing quick data access and consistent throughput, it helps maintain overall system efficiency.

Use Cases
The Seagate Cheetah 15K.7 450GB hard drive is commonly deployed in high-performance enterprise environments where rapid data access and reliability are critical. It is particularly suited for data centers and storage arrays requiring consistent throughput and low latency for demanding workloads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in enterprise IT settings that demand high I/O operations per second. Deployment in storage clusters to manage transactional databases and analytics workloads with intensive read/write cycles. Integration into SAN (Storage Area Network) infrastructures within data centers for enhanced storage scalability and speed. Use in high-frequency trading environments where low latency and fast access to data are essential. Implementing in rack-mounted server arrays for business-critical applications requiring sustained performance. This hard drive’s performance characteristics enable infrastructure to maintain operational efficiency under heavy workloads. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel interfaces supports scalability in complex enterprise storage solutions, ensuring continuity and speed for critical applications.