Name: ST450MX0044 Seagate Enterprise Turbo 450GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 128MB Cache 32GB NAND 4Kn SED 2.5-Inch Hybrid Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST450MX0044
Price: 148.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Enterprise Turbo SSHD ST450MX0044 combines a 15000RPM SAS hard drive with a 32GB eMLC SSD cache to speed up data access in enterprise settings. Its hybrid design fits into standard 2.5-inch bays and connects via a 6Gbps SAS interface, making it a practical choice for servers needing a balance of fast performance and reliable storage.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST450MX0044

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	Yes
Compatible For	Server,Enterprise

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
The Seagate Enterprise Turbo SSHD ST450MX0044 blends the speed of a 15000RPM SAS hard drive with the responsiveness of a 32GB eMLC solid-state cache. This hybrid design aims to deliver faster access times and improved overall performance for demanding enterprise workloads. Often found in data centers and high-performance computing environments, this drive is built for servers that require quick access to frequently used data without sacrificing storage capacity. IT professionals managing database servers or virtualization hosts benefit from its balance of speed and reliability. Key Features Hybrid architecture combining SSD cache with a high-speed SAS HDD for enhanced performance Supports 6Gbps SAS interface for reliable and fast connectivity Large 128MB cache to buffer data effectively 32GB eMLC SSD segment designed for endurance under heavy workloads Compact 2.5-inch size fits standard enterprise server bays This hybrid drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers where quick data retrieval is critical, such as in transactional database environments or virtual desktop infrastructure. It helps reduce latency and boost throughput while maintaining ample storage capacity.

Use Cases
The ST450MX0044 Seagate hybrid SSHD is optimally designed for enterprise IT environments that demand both high-speed access and reliable storage capacity. Its 2.5-inch form factor and SAS interface make it suitable for dense server racks and virtualization infrastructures where performance consistency and storage density are critical. How It's Used: Accelerating database transaction processing in mid-size data centers requiring low latency and high throughput. Supporting virtual machine storage in virtualization clusters for improved boot and application load times. Enhancing performance of mail and messaging servers in enterprise IT environments with mixed workloads. Deploying in edge computing nodes where space constraints and fast data access are essential. Integration into storage arrays that balance performance and cost in server-based storage solutions. Facilitating workload acceleration in remote office/server room setups managing transactional data. This hybrid SSHD supports operational efficiency by reducing access times without sacrificing storage capacity, enabling scalable deployment within enterprise storage architectures. Its blend of SSD caching and high RPM HDD functionality addresses the performance needs of demanding workloads while maintaining compatibility with standard SAS server infrastructure.