Name: ST914603SSUN146G Sun 146GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Sun
SKU: ST914603SSUN146G
Price: 204.71 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The ST914603SSUN146G Sun 146GB SAS hard drive combines a fast 10,000 RPM spin speed with a 6Gb/s SAS interface to provide efficient and reliable storage for server environments. Its 2.5-inch form factor and 16MB cache make it suited for dense and performance-sensitive applications, often fitting into enterprise storage arrays where quick data access is essential.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	ST914603SSUN146G

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 146GB SAS hard drive is built for enterprise environments that require reliable and quick data storage solutions. Often found in servers and storage arrays, it delivers a balance of speed and capacity suited for database management, virtualization, and transactional workloads. System administrators and IT professionals typically use this drive to enhance server performance where fast access to data and high durability are crucial. Its 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures stable and efficient data transfer in demanding setups. Key Features High-speed 6Gb/s SAS interface supports rapid data throughput 10,000 RPM spindle speed reduces latency for faster access times 16MB cache buffer helps smooth out read and write operations 2.5-inch size allows for dense storage configurations in server racks Comes with a tray for easy installation and replacement in compatible systems This drive is commonly deployed in data center servers where space and speed are priorities. It plays a key role in maintaining system responsiveness during heavy workloads, making it a dependable choice for mid-range enterprise storage solutions.

Use Cases
The ST914603SSUN146G is designed for enterprise IT environments requiring reliable, high-speed storage. It is ideal for data centers and server farms where fast access to transactional data and virtualization workloads are critical. Its compact 2.5-inch form factor also suits dense rack deployments and storage clusters. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization environments to provide low-latency storage for multiple virtual machines. Integrated into SAN and NAS storage arrays used by medium to large enterprises for critical application data. Used in data center server racks requiring 10K RPM drives to balance capacity and performance for high I/O workloads. Implemented in financial services systems where rapid data throughput for transactional databases is essential. Employed in edge computing nodes needing compact, high-performance storage to handle local processing tasks efficiently. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed data transfer and supports scalable storage configurations. Its robust performance characteristics make it suitable for environments demanding both reliability and fast data access.