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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive bare drive with green circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate ST3600002SS 600GB 10000 RPM 16MB SAS 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-X1DV-640M0 MPN ST3600002SS

A 600GB 3.5" SAS hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with 16MB cache for server workloads

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 10,000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access for server workloads
  • 600 GB capacity provides high-density storage in a 3.5-inch form factor
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts to sustain throughput on SAS interface
  • 98 ms average seek time reduces latency for mission-critical applications
  • DoD 5220.22-M compliant erase ensures secure decommissioning of used drives

Capacity and interface

This Seagate Cheetah NS.2 drive delivers 600GB of storage on a SAS 6Gb/s interface. The 10000 RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache support fast data access for demanding workloads. It uses a standard 3.5-inch form factor for server drive bays. The bare-drive packaging suits system integrators and replacement scenarios.

Server workloads and compatibility

This drive is built for Tier 1 server environments where consistent performance matters. Buyers without a SAS host bus adapter or backplane cannot install it, as the interface is not compatible with standard desktop connectors. It is also not suited for users who need higher capacities for archival storage or who require a consumer warranty bundle.

Average seek time

The average seek time is 2.98ms, a key indicator of how quickly the drive locates data under heavy request queues. This figure, combined with 4.4ms average latency, helps determine if the drive meets your application's response-time requirements. If your workload demands lower latency, you would need to evaluate alternative drive classes.

How it compares

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

Price $336.99
Pricier than about 85% 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 $561.65 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 lineCheetah NS.2
Model nameST3600002SS
Total capacity600 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Average seek time2.98 ms
Mean write time3.8 ms
Mean latency4.4 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size191 × 165 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Do I need a SAS controller or backplane that supports 6Gb/s to install this ST3600002SS drive?

Yes, the drive uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface and requires a compatible controller or backplane to operate.

Will this 10000 RPM Cheetah NS.2 drive work in a server chassis that currently holds slower SAS drives?

It will operate alongside other SAS drives on the same bus, though the overall throughput is limited by the slowest device on that controller.

How can I verify the ST3600002SS is healthy after installation?

Check that the drive reports 600GB capacity, 10000 RPM and 16MB cache in the RAID controller BIOS or OS disk utility, and confirm SMART health is at least 90%.

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