Seagate HP 10K.3 ST9300603SS 300 GB 2.5" SAS 2 Enterprise Hard Drive
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About this product
The Seagate HP 10K.3 ST9300603SS is a 300 GB enterprise-grade hard drive with a 2.5-inch form factor. Designed for internal desktop use in PCs, it features a SAS 2 interface and spins at a rapid 10,000 RPM. This HDD includes a 16 MB cache to assist with data transfers, making it suitable for applications that demand quicker access times. Its silver finish and robust build are characteristic of a drive intended for enterprise environments.
Our take
For those in need of an enterprise drive that balances speed and a compact form factor, this Seagate HP 10K.3 could be a reasonable choice. The 10,000 RPM speed is good for performance-sensitive tasks, and the 2.5-inch size makes it versatile for various server or workstation enclosures. My main reservations are the older SAS 2 interface, which isn't as fast as newer generations, and the relatively small 16MB cache. While 300 GB is sufficient for certain system drives or specific applications, it won't suffice for large data storage needs. This drive is best for focused tasks where high capacity isn't the primary concern.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- High 10000 RPM rotational speed
- Compact 2.5-inch form factor
- Enterprise-grade reliability
Cons
- Older SAS 2 interface
- Limited 16MB cache size
- Small 300 GB storage capacity
Specifications
- Brand Seagate
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Interface SAS 2
- Color Silver
- Model Savvio 10K.3
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- Compatible With
- PC
- MPN
- ST9300603SS
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Storage Capacity
- 300 GB
- Rotation Speed
- 10000 RPM
- Cache
- 16MB
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- California Prop 65 Warning
- This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
- Item Height
- 2
- Item Length
- 5
- Item Width
- 4
- Machine Type
- Enterprise
- Product Type
- HDD
- Hard Drive Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Model Number
- ST9300603SS
- Size
- 300 GB
- OEM (For SAS Drives)
- HP
