Seagate
Seagate Savvio 10K.4 ST9600204SS 600GB 10000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" internal hard drive
A 2.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with 600GB capacity, 3.89ms seek time and 0.44 percent AFR for server workloads
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
- Capacity600GB
- Average Seek Time3.89ms
- Average Write Time4.54ms
- Average Latency3ms
- 10,000 RPM SAS interface accelerates server workloads
- 600 GB capacity fits dense 2.5" bays
- 89 ms average seek cuts latency
- 44 % AFR with 2 M-hour MTBF boosts reliability
- Low power draw reduces cooling and energy costs
600 GB 10K SAS Enterprise Drive
The Seagate Savvio 10K.4 ST9600204SS is a 600 GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a SAS 6Gb/s interface. It is built for enterprise server environments where consistent throughput and high reliability matter. The bare-drive form factor measures 9.5 mm in height and fits standard 2.5 inch bays.
Suited for Server Workloads
This drive suits administrators deploying storage arrays or replacing failed units in compatible SAS backplanes that demand 10K speeds and a 2M-hour MTBF rating. Buyers who need a different capacity or a non-SAS interface should look at other models. The 3.89 ms average seek time and 3 ms latency support random-access server tasks.
SAS 6Gb/s Interface Decides Compatibility
The single specification that decides fit is the SAS 6Gb/s interface; the drive will only operate in controllers and backplanes that support this protocol. Verify that your server or storage chassis accepts 2.5 inch SAS drives with a 9.5 mm z-height before purchase. No other interface or protocol is supported by this model.
Highlights
- 10,000 RPM SAS interface accelerates server workloads
- 600 GB capacity fits dense 2.5" bays
- 89 ms average seek cuts latency
- 44 % AFR with 2 M-hour MTBF boosts reliability
- Low power draw reduces cooling and energy costs
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | Savvio 10K.4 |
| Model | ST9600204SS |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Capacity | 600GB |
| Average Seek Time | 3.89ms |
| Average Write Time | 4.54ms |
| Average Latency | 3ms |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Features | 20 percent higher reliability than any other drive available and the industry’s first 2M-hour MTBF drive to provide 0.44 percent AFR SFF and low power consumption reduce end-user cooling and energy costs |
| Usage | Ideal for Servers |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69.75mm |
| Length (maximum) | 100.3mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.54 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 95 × 25 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install this 2.5-inch SAS drive in a server bay, and what step is often missed?
Mount the 9.5mm-high drive in a 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap tray, then secure the SFF connector; the step often missed is verifying the backplane supports SAS 6Gb/s before cabling.
What maintenance or replacement will this ST9600204SS need later?
Enterprise drives like this 10000 RPM unit have a 2M-hour MTBF and 0.44 percent AFR; plan replacement when SMART reallocated-sector counts rise or after the rated service life.
What limit appears first during sustained writes on this 600GB Savvio?
The 10000 RPM spindle caps sequential throughput, so sustained write latency settles around 4.54ms average before the SAS 6Gb/s bus saturates.
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