What spindle speed does this drive have?

It operates at 15000 RPM, providing high performance with 3.4 ms average seek time. This speed supports rapid data access in mission-critical applications like servers and mainframes.

What interface does the ST3450857FC use?

The drive features a 4 Gbps Fibre Channel interface with integrated dual port FC-AL controller. It supports concurrent dual port transfers and up to 400 MB/s external transfer rate.

What is the cache size?

It includes 16 MB cache to enhance data throughput and responsiveness. Combined with 15000 RPM speed, it optimizes performance for intensive workloads.

Is the drive hot-swappable?

Yes, the 3.5-inch ST3450857FC is hot-swappable, allowing replacement without system downtime. This feature is valuable in enterprise servers and datacenters.

What form factor is used?

The drive uses a 3.5-inch form factor, fitting standard server bays. It supports Fibre Channel connectivity for high-performance storage environments.

ST3450857FC - Seagate ST3450857FC 450GB 15K RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch HDD

Name: Seagate ST3450857FC 450GB 15K RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST3450857FC
Price: 98 USD
Availability: InStock

ST3450857FC - Seagate ST3450857FC 450GB 15K RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Seagate ST3450857FC is a Cheetah 15K.7 series hard drive designed for datacenter environments. It provides 450 GB formatted capacity with a 15000 RPM spindle speed for high-performance data access. The drive features a 16 MB cache and 3.4 ms average seek time, supporting efficient read and write operations. It utilizes a 4 Gbps Fibre Channel interface, compatible with Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop topologies. The 3.5-inch form factor fits standard server bays, and it is hot-swappable for maintenance without system interruption. Additional technologies include PowerTrim for power management, Background Media Scan for ongoing media checks, Enhanced Error Correction Code for data integrity, and Perpendicular Magnetic Recording for increased areal density. This drive supports concurrent dual port transfers via its integrated dual port FC-AL controller, making it suitable for mission-critical storage in engineering workstations, network servers, mainframes, and supercomputers.

450 GB capacity with PMR technology
15000 RPM spindle speed, 3.4 ms seek
16 MB cache for improved throughput
4 Gbps Fibre Channel dual port
3.5-inch form factor, hot-swappable
PowerTrim, BGMS, enhanced ECC features

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Manufacturer part #	ST3450857FC
Brand	Seagate
Condition	Refurbished
Cache	16 MB
Model	Cheetah 15K.7 FC
Capacity	450 GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Product Line	Cheetah
Product Type	Internal Hard Drive
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Product Series	15K.7

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Datacenter Storage
Provides 450GB capacity and 15000 RPM speed for high-performance mission-critical storage needs.
Network Servers
Supports 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface and hot-swappable design for reliable data handling in server environments.
Mainframes
Features dual port FC-AL controller for concurrent transfers in high-demand computing systems.
Engineering Workstations
Delivers 3.4 ms seek time and 16MB cache for fast data access in intensive workloads.

Frequently asked questions

What is the storage capacity of the Seagate ST3450857FC?

The drive offers 450 GB formatted capacity using 512 bytes per sector. This is achieved with Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) for higher density, suitable for datacenter storage needs.

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Refurbished Enterprise Hard Drives 3.5-inch (LFF) Server Hard Drives 15K RPM Enterprise Hard Drives Server Hard Drives

MTBF	1,600,000 hours
Average Seek Time	3.4 ms
External Transfer Rate	400 MB/s

Interface	FC-SCA
Drive Interface	4-Gbit Fibre Channel
Power Connector	SCA

Seagate ST3450857FC 450GB 15K RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch HDD

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