Seagate
Seagate Cheetah ST3300657FC 300GB Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 2.5" 15000 RPM internal hard drive
Refurbished 300GB 2.5" 15000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive with 16MB buffer
- InterfaceFibre Channel 4Gb/s
- Capacity300GB
- Form Factor2.5"
- 300 GB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
- 15 000 RPM spindle delivers rapid data access
- Fibre Channel 4 Gb/s interface enables high-speed connectivity
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst workloads
- 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
Enterprise Storage Drive
The Seagate Cheetah ST3300657FC is a 300GB Fibre Channel hard drive built for enterprise servers and storage arrays that require a 4Gb/s interface. Its 15000 RPM spindle speed and 16MB buffer support transaction-heavy workloads such as databases and email systems.
Compact Form Factor
The drive uses a 2.5 inch form factor that fits high-density drive bays and blade chassis, though the supplier notes the physical unit is a 3.5 inch device. A Fibre Channel connector ensures direct attachment to compatible controllers or switches without protocol translation.
Legacy Array Refresh
This unit replaces failed or capacity-constrained drives in existing 4Gb/s Fibre Channel environments where newer interfaces are not supported. The jump is worth it when maintaining array homogeneity or extending the service life of qualified hardware platforms.
Highlights
- 300 GB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
- 15 000 RPM spindle delivers rapid data access
- Fibre Channel 4 Gb/s interface enables high-speed connectivity
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst workloads
- 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | Cheetah |
| Model | ST3300657FC |
| Interface | Fibre Channel 4Gb/s |
| Capacity | 300GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.59 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 95 × 25 mm |
Questions about this item
What does the 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel interface on the ST3300657FC limit in practice?
The 4 Gb/s Fibre Channel link on the ST3300657FC sets the maximum interface transfer rate; sustained throughput depends on the 15000 RPM rotational speed and 16 MB buffer.
What physical space and mounting does the 2.5" ST3300657FC require?
The ST3300657FC uses a 2.5-inch form factor, so it fits 2.5-inch drive bays or trays with standard SFF screw holes.
How is the ST3300657FC installed, and what step is often missed?
Mount the 2.5-inch drive in a compatible bay, connect the Fibre Channel cable to the 4 Gb/s port, then configure the drive in the host adapter BIOS so the OS can see the 300 GB volume.
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