Name: ST3146707FC3 Seagate 147GB 10K RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in HDD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST3146707FC3
Price: 180.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate ST3146707FC3 is a 147GB 3.5-inch hard drive with a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and Fibre Channel 2 Gb/s interface. It fits well in enterprise storage solutions, providing a balance of fast access and dependable capacity for data center applications.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST3146707FC3

Technical Information
Capacity	147GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.0 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Seagate ST3146707FC3 hard drive delivers reliable performance with a 147GB capacity and a spindle speed of 10,000 RPM. It's built for storage arrays and servers that require fast, consistent data access. Commonly found in enterprise data centers, this drive uses Fibre Channel technology at 2 Gb/s, making it ideal for SAN environments where high-speed connectivity and low latency are critical. IT professionals managing storage networks benefit from its balanced performance and durability. Key Features High-speed Fibre Channel interface ensures smooth data flow in SAN setups 10,000 RPM speed reduces latency for quicker read/write operations Designed to fit standard 3.5-inch drive bays in server racks 147GB capacity supports substantial data storage needs without occupying extra space Built to handle the demands of continuous enterprise workloads This hard drive typically appears in business-class servers and storage arrays, where sustained performance matters. Its blend of speed and capacity helps maintain efficient operations in environments handling critical data.

Use Cases
The Seagate ST3146707FC3 hard drive is optimized for enterprise-level storage environments requiring rapid data retrieval and reliable throughput. It is particularly suited to data centers and IT infrastructures where consistent performance and Fibre Channel connectivity are critical for storage networking. How It's Used: High-performance storage arrays in data centers supporting virtualization workloads. Enterprise SAN (Storage Area Network) configurations requiring robust Fibre Channel connectivity. Rack-mounted server environments demanding fast spindle speeds for transactional databases. Backup and archival systems within mid to large enterprise IT operations. Financial services platforms where low latency and high IOPS are mandatory. In these scenarios, the hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed access to critical data. It supports scalable storage architectures and helps maintain throughput under demanding workloads typical in enterprise and data-intensive environments.