Seagate ST31000640SS 1TB 7.2K RPM SAS 3GBPS Enterprise Hard Drive | Refurbished

The Seagate ST31000640SS is a high-performance, enterprise-grade hard drive designed for use in data centers and other demanding environments. With its impressive storage capacity of 1TB and fast rotational speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM), combined with Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface that supports data transfer rates of up to 3 gigabits per second (Gbps), this hard drive offers reliable and efficient storage solutions for businesses and organizations that require high-speed access to large amounts of data.

Performance and Reliability

The Seagate ST31000640SS is designed for 24/7 operation, making it ideal for use in enterprise environments where data access and availability are critical. With its 7.2K RPM rotational speed, this hard drive delivers fast data transfer rates, allowing for quick access to data and smooth performance in high-transaction applications such as databases and online transaction processing (OLTP) systems. The SAS interface provides superior data reliability and integrity, making it suitable for use in enterprise storage systems that require high levels of data protection.

The Seagate ST31000640SS also features a large storage capacity of 1TB, making it ideal for storing large amounts of data, including mission-critical applications, business-critical data, and multimedia content. The drive’s high-capacity storage allows for efficient data consolidation, reducing the need for multiple smaller drives and simplifying storage management in data center environments.

Durability and Power Efficiency

The Seagate ST31000640SS is built to last, with robust internal components and advanced technologies that ensure reliable performance even in harsh operating conditions. The drive’s durable construction and enhanced error correction capabilities help protect data against data loss and corruption, making it suitable for use in mission-critical applications where data integrity is paramount.

In addition, the Seagate ST31000640SS is designed to be power-efficient, helping to reduce overall power consumption in data center environments. The drive utilizes Seagate’s PowerTrim technology, which dynamically adjusts power consumption based on drive activity, helping to optimize power usage and lower operating costs.

Easy Integration and Management

The Seagate ST31000640SS is easy to integrate into existing storage systems and can be seamlessly integrated with a variety of SAS-compatible storage devices, including servers, storage arrays, and RAID controllers. The drive supports hot-swapping, allowing for easy replacement or addition of drives without disrupting operations. The drive is also compatible with a wide range of operating systems and storage management software, making it easy to incorporate into existing storage infrastructures.

Furthermore, the Seagate ST31000640SS features Seagate’s RAID Rebuild technology, which helps to minimize the impact of drive failures on system performance and data availability. The drive’s enhanced error recovery features help ensure that data is protected and accessible, even in the event of drive failures, reducing downtime and data loss risks.

Data Security

The Seagate ST31000640SS includes advanced security features to protect data against unauthorized access and tampering. The drive supports SAS SCSI Protocol Layer (SPL) security features, including SCSI Command Data Encryption (CDE) and SCSI Data Encryption (SDE), which provide hardware-based data encryption to help prevent data breaches and ensure data confidentiality.

The drive also features Seagate’s Secure Download and Diagnostics (SDD) technology, which helps ensure that firmware updates are securely downloaded and installed, protecting against unauthorized firmware modifications that could compromise drive performance or data integrity.