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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with Fibre Channel connector

Seagate

Seagate Cheetah NS 10K ST3600002FC 600GB 10000 RPM 16MB Fibre Channel 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-7BZ9-W1BDY MPN ST3600002FC

A 600GB 10000 RPM Fibre Channel drive with 16MB cache and 2.98ms latency

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeFibre Channel
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 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.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $155.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 600 GB
Lower than about 76% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $259.98 per TB
Pricier than about 82% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineCheetah NS 10K
Model nameST3600002FC
Total capacity600 GB
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Mean latency2.98 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeFibre Channel
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size163 × 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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