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Seagate Savvio 10K.4 2.5 inch SAS enterprise hard drive bare drive silver aluminium casing

Seagate

Seagate Savvio 10K.4 ST9600204SS 600GB 10000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-TXC2-M2HH7 MPN ST9600204SS

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

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Average seek time3.89 ms
  • Mean write time4.54 ms
  • 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.

How it compares

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

Price $293.99
Pricier than about 82% 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 $489.98 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineSavvio 10K.4
Model nameST9600204SS
Total capacity600 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Average seek time3.89 ms
Mean write time4.54 ms
Mean latency3 ms
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69.75 mm
Maximum length100.3 mm
Shipping weight0.54 kg
Package size152 × 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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