Seagate Cheetah 600GB 3.5" SAS 15000RPM Internal Hard Drive

The Seagate ST3600057SS is a 600GB internal hard drive built to meet the demands of enterprise environments where speed and reliability are essential. It spins at 15,000 RPM, which allows for quick data access and transfer rates up to 171MB/s through its 6Gbps SAS interface. This makes it a strong choice for servers and workstations that handle intensive workloads or require fast response times.

With a 3.5-inch form factor, this drive fits easily into standard enterprise hardware setups. It also includes 16MB of cache to help smooth out data flow during heavy use. Seagate’s PowerTrim technology helps reduce power consumption without sacrificing performance, which is valuable in data centers aiming to manage energy costs.

Security is a key feature of this drive. It supports self-encryption and meets FIPS 140-2 validation standards, making it suitable for environments where protecting sensitive data is critical. The drive’s reliability is backed by a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 1.6 million hours, ensuring it can handle mission-critical applications with confidence.

This hard drive is ideal for IT professionals managing enterprise storage solutions, especially in settings that require a balance of speed, capacity, and security. Whether used in database servers, virtualization hosts, or high-performance computing environments, it delivers consistent and dependable performance.

Highlights:

• 600GB storage capacity
• 15,000 RPM rotational speed for fast data access
• 6Gbps SAS interface supporting high transfer rates
• 171MB/s sustained data transfer speed
• 16MB cache to improve performance during heavy workloads
• Self-encrypting drive with FIPS 140-2 validation for data security
• PowerTrim technology for energy-efficient operation
• 1.6 million hours MTBF for long-term reliability