Seagate
Seagate Cheetah NS 10K ST3600002FC 600GB 10000 RPM 16MB Fibre Channel 3.5" internal hard drive
A 600GB 10000 RPM Fibre Channel drive with 16MB cache and 2.98ms latency
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceFibre Channel
- Capacity600GB
- RPM10000 RPM
- Cache16MB
- Average Latency2.98ms
- Lowest power consumption in its tier with 20 percent less than runner-up
- Highest capacity available among Tier 1 10K 3.5-inch drives at 600GB
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface enables fast data transfer
- 10000 RPM and 16MB cache deliver responsive performance
- PowerTrim technology dynamically reduces power at all activity levels
600GB 10K Fibre Channel drive
This 600GB Seagate Cheetah NS 10K drive spins at 10000 RPM with a 16MB cache and connects via Fibre Channel. It is built for enterprise servers and storage arrays that require a 3.5-inch Tier 1 drive with a 4Gb/s interface. The bare-drive packaging suits system integrators and IT departments replacing or expanding existing Fibre Channel infrastructure.
Sustained load behaviour
Average latency is 2.98ms and the drive is specified as the lowest-power 10K 3.5-inch Tier 1 model, with a 20 percent delta over the runner-up. Seagate PowerTrim technology dynamically reduces power consumption across all activity levels, helping to maintain thermal stability during continuous operation in dense enclosures.
Installation and common issues
The 3.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays and the Fibre Channel connector mates with compatible backplanes or HBA cards. No mounting brackets or cables are included with the bare drive. Installers must verify that the host system supports 4Gb/s Fibre Channel and provides adequate cooling for 10K RPM operation, otherwise the drive will not be recognised or may throttle.
Highlights
- Lowest power consumption in its tier with 20 percent less than runner-up
- Highest capacity available among Tier 1 10K 3.5-inch drives at 600GB
- 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface enables fast data transfer
- 10000 RPM and 16MB cache deliver responsive performance
- PowerTrim technology dynamically reduces power at all activity levels
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | Cheetah NS 10K |
| Model | ST3600002FC |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Capacity | 600GB |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Cache | 16MB |
| Average Latency | 2.98ms |
| Features | Stands out as the lowest-power 10K, 3.5-inch Tier 1 drive (20 percent delta over runner-up) Offers the highest-capacity of any Tier 1 10K, 3.5-inch drive (600GB) Supports 4Gb/s FC Includes Seagate PowerTrim technology, dynamically reducing power consumption at all levels of activity |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.73 kg |
| Package size | 163 × 127 × 30 mm |
Questions about this item
How much power does the 10000 RPM Cheetah NS 10K draw compared with other 10K 3.5-inch Tier 1 drives?
It is the lowest-power model in that class, using 20 percent less power than the next best drive, and PowerTrim technology reduces consumption further at every activity level.
What host interface and speed does the ST3600002FC require to operate?
It needs a Fibre Channel host bus adapter or controller that supports 4Gb/s FC, as the drive uses a native FC interface.
Will the 600GB 3.5-inch Fibre Channel drive work in a server that currently uses 2Gb/s FC disks?
Yes, the drive supports 4Gb/s FC and will negotiate down to the slower link speed, so it can replace older FC drives in the same backplane.
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