Name: ST316855LC Seagate 18.5GB 15K Ultra-160 SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST316855LC
Price: 204.07 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate ST316855LC is a high-speed 18.5GB hard drive designed for use in servers and professional workstations. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and connects via the Ultra-160 SCSI interface, making it suitable for environments that demand speedy data access and reliable performance without sacrificing compatibility.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST316855LC

Technical Information
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This Seagate hard drive offers a reliable storage solution with its 18.5GB capacity paired with an Ultra-160 SCSI interface, which provides fast and efficient data transfers. It's built for environments requiring quick read and write speeds, making it common in enterprise servers and high-performance workstations. Often found in data centers or professional settings, this drive benefits users who need dependable and responsive storage for applications such as database management or multimedia editing. Key Features High spindle speed of 15,000 RPM reduces latency and improves access time Ultra-160 SCSI enables wide compatibility with existing server hardware Compact 3.5-inch size fits standard drive bays Supports sustained data throughput for intensive workloads Seagate's proven reliability for mission-critical systems Typically deployed in servers and workstations where performance is essential, this drive helps maintain system responsiveness and data integrity. It's a dependable choice in setups where consistent high-speed access to stored data is necessary.

Use Cases
The Seagate ST316855LC hard drive is primarily used in enterprise server and professional workstation environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It is well-suited for IT infrastructures that require robust storage solutions capable of handling intensive workloads and rapid transaction processing. How It's Used: Deployed in data center servers requiring fast read/write operations for database management. Integrated into virtualization host systems to support multiple virtual machines with high I/O demands. Used in enterprise storage arrays that prioritize low latency and high throughput for critical applications. Implemented in professional video editing workstations where high spindle speed minimizes data access delays. Employed in financial services environments to handle transaction processing with strict performance requirements. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed performance in demanding workloads, facilitating scalability in rack-based server deployments. Its compatibility with Ultra-160 SCSI interfaces ensures integration within established IT ecosystems without compromising data throughput.

ST316855LC Seagate 18.5GB 15K Ultra-160 SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases