Description
Introduction to ST3300656SS Cheetah Internal Hard Disk Drive
The ST3300656SS Cheetah is a high-performance internal hard disk drive manufactured by Seagate. It has a storage capacity of 300 gigabytes (GB) and operates at 15000 revolutions per minute (RPM). This makes it ideal for use in servers and high-end workstations where fast data access and transfer speeds are critical. The hard drive uses the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface and supports a data transfer rate of up to 3 gigabytes per second (3GBPS). Its 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) and 16MB buffer make it a reliable and durable option for heavy-duty applications.
Understanding the Technical Specifications
Storage Capacity: The ST3300656SS Cheetah has a storage capacity of 300 gigabytes (GB). This means that it can store large amounts of data, including software applications, documents, media files, and other data types.
Rotational Speed: The hard drive operates at a speed of 15000 revolutions per minute (RPM). This means that it can read and write data faster than traditional hard drives that operate at lower RPMs. The high rotational speed also reduces access times, making it ideal for high-performance applications that require quick data access and transfer speeds.
Interface: The ST3300656SS Cheetah uses the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface. This interface provides a high-speed data transfer rate of up to 3 gigabytes per second (3GBPS), which is faster than most other interfaces such as SATA or IDE. The SAS interface also supports multiple devices on a single bus, making it ideal for use in enterprise-class applications.
Form Factor: The hard drive has a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF). This means that it can fit into most desktop computer systems and servers. The LFF form factor also provides ample space for the hard drive’s internal components, making it more durable and reliable than smaller form factor drives.
Buffer: The ST3300656SS Cheetah has a 16MB buffer. This is a temporary storage area that the hard drive uses to hold frequently accessed data. The buffer helps to improve the hard drive’s overall performance by reducing access times and improving data transfer speeds.
Internal vs. External Hard Disk Drives
Internal hard disk drives, like the ST3300656SS Cheetah, are designed to be installed inside a computer system or server. They are connected to the computer’s motherboard using an interface such as SATA, IDE, or SAS. Internal hard drives are ideal for use in desktop computer systems, laptops, and servers, as they provide fast data access and transfer speeds.
External hard disk drives, on the other hand, are designed to be used outside a computer system or server. They are connected to the computer using a USB, Thunderbolt, or FireWire interface. External hard drives are ideal for use in situations where portability and flexibility are important, such as backing up data, sharing files, or working on multiple computers.
Advantages of Using the ST3300656SS Cheetah 300GB Hard Drive
- High Performance: The ST3300656SS Cheetah operates at a speed of 15000 revolutions per minute (RPM), making it one of the fastest hard drives available. Its high performance makes it ideal for use in servers and high-end workstations where fast data access and transfer speeds are critical.
- Large Storage Capacity: The hard drive has a storage capacity of 300 gigabytes (GB), which is ample space for storing large amounts of data.
General Information about the Seagate ST3300656SS
- Brand Name: Seagate
- Model Number or SKU# ST3300656SS
- Device Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Interface: SAS 3GBPS
Technical Information about SAS 3GBPS
- Storage Capacity: 300GB
- Rotational Speed: 15000 RPM
- Buffer: 16MBytes
Performance for 300GB
- Average Latency: 2.0 MSEC
- Random Read Seek Time: 3.4 MSEC
- Random Write Seektime: 3.9 MSEC
- Form Factor: 3.5inch
- Hard Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive
- Interface: SCSI(SAS)
- Spindle Speed: 15000 RPM
