Name: ST373355SS Seagate Cheetah 73GB 15K RPM 3Gbps SAS 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST373355SS
Price: 114.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Cheetah ST373355SS is a 73GB hard drive engineered for high-performance applications, featuring a spindle speed of 15,000 RPM for rapid data access. The SAS 3 Gbps interface supports efficient data transfers, with a maximum data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s. This 3.5-inch drive includes a 16MB cache and a disk format of 512 bytes per sector, ensuring compatibility with modern systems while providing fast data retrieval. With an average latency of 2.0 ms and an MTBF of 1.4 million hours, the ST373355SS offers exceptional reliability, making it an ideal choice for organizations seeking dependable storage solutions in demanding environments.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST373355SS
Series	Cheetah

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512n
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
MTBF	1.4 Million Hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.0 x 4.0 x 5.8 inches (25.4 x 101.6 x 147 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Seagate Cheetah ST373355SS is a high-performance hard drive designed for enterprise environments that demand speed and reliability. With a capacity of 73GB and an impressive spindle speed of 15,000 RPM, this drive ensures quick access to data, making it ideal for applications requiring rapid data retrieval and processing. The SAS 3 Gbps interface facilitates efficient data transfer rates of up to 300 MB/s, enhancing the overall performance of your storage system. This 3.5-inch hard drive features a 16MB cache, which improves data processing efficiency, providing faster access to frequently used data. With an average latency of just 2.0 ms and a disk format of 512 bytes per sector, the ST373355SS is built for compatibility with modern systems while maintaining exceptional responsiveness. Key Features: Capacity: 73GB for substantial storage of critical applications and data. Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM for ultra-fast access times. Interface: SAS 3 Gbps for efficient data transfers. Data Transfer Rate: Up to 300 MB/s, suitable for high-performance applications. Form Factor: 3.5-inch design, compatible with various server configurations. Cache: 16MB for enhanced data processing efficiency. Average Latency: 2.0 ms for quick data access. Disk Format: 512 bytes per sector for modern compatibility. MTBF: 1.4 million hours, indicating high reliability and durability. The Seagate Cheetah ST373355SS 73GB 15K RPM SAS Hard Drive is a robust storage solution designed for enterprise environments, delivering high performance and reliability for demanding applications.

Use Cases
The Seagate Cheetah ST373355SS hard drive is optimized for enterprise environments requiring rapid access to critical data and sustained high throughput. It serves well in scenarios where high I/O performance and reliability are essential, such as virtualization hosts or high-frequency transaction systems. How It's Used: Deployment in data center rack servers supporting virtualization workloads requiring low latency and quick data retrieval. Integration into storage clusters for enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to handle intensive transactional I/O. Use in financial trading platforms where rapid access to large datasets ensures timely decision-making. Implementation within high-performance computing (HPC) environments that demand consistent read/write speeds. Application in remote office servers that need dependable and fast SAS storage for business-critical applications. By delivering high spindle speeds and efficient SAS interface capabilities, this drive enhances operational throughput and scalability across demanding enterprise storage environments. Its robustness supports sustained workload performance, making it a practical choice for infrastructure requiring both speed and reliability.