In the world of computer storage, hard drives play a crucial role in storing and accessing data. Hard drives come in different sizes, speeds, and interfaces, and each one has its own unique characteristics that make it suitable for certain applications. One such hard drive is the Seagate 3TB SAS-6GBPS 7.2K RPM 64MB Buffer Internal Hard Drive, also known by its part number 9SM260-157. In this article, we will explore this hard drive in detail, discussing its features, performance, and suitability for different applications.
Features of the Seagate 3TB SAS-6GBPS 7.2K RPM 64MB Buffer Internal Hard DriveThe Seagate 3TB SAS-6GBPS 7.2K RPM 64MB Buffer Internal Hard Drive is a 3.5-inch hard drive with a SAS interface. SAS stands for Serial Attached SCSI, which is a type of interface used for connecting hard drives to servers and other storage devices. The SAS interface provides higher data transfer rates than SATA, which is another type of interface commonly used in hard drives. The 6GBPS in the product name indicates the maximum data transfer rate supported by the SAS interface.
The Seagate 3TB SAS-6GBPS 7.2K RPM 64MB Buffer Internal Hard Drive has a capacity of 3 terabytes, which means it can store up to 3 trillion bytes of data. This makes it suitable for applications that require large amounts of storage, such as servers, data centers, and video surveillance systems.
The hard drive also has a spindle speed of 7,200 rotations per minute (RPM). Spindle speed is the speed at which the hard drive's platters spin. Higher spindle speeds generally result in faster data access times, which can improve the overall performance of the system. A spindle speed of 7,200 RPM is considered standard for desktop and enterprise-class hard drives.
The Seagate 3TB SAS-6GBPS 7.2K RPM 64MB Buffer Internal Hard Drive has a 64MB buffer. A buffer is a temporary storage area that holds data while it is being transferred between the hard drive and the computer's memory. A larger buffer can help to improve the performance of the hard drive by reducing the number of read and write operations required to access data.
Performance of the Seagate 3TB SAS-6GBPS 7.2K RPM 64MB Buffer Internal Hard DriveThe performance of a hard drive depends on several factors, including its capacity, spindle speed, and buffer size. The Seagate 3TB SAS-6GBPS 7.2K RPM 64MB Buffer Internal Hard Drive has a capacity of 3 terabytes, which makes it suitable for applications that require large amounts of storage. The spindle speed of 7,200 RPM provides a good balance between performance and reliability, while the 64MB buffer helps to improve the overall performance of the hard drive.
In terms of data transfer rates, the Seagate 3TB SAS-6GBPS 7.2K RPM 64MB Buffer Internal Hard Drive can achieve a maximum transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second (Gbps). This is the maximum speed supported by the SAS interface, and it is faster than the maximum transfer rate supported by SATA.
The hard drive also has a sustained data transfer rate of up to 175 megabytes per second (MB/s). This is the rate at which data can be transferred to and from the hard drive over an extended period of time. The sustained data transfer rate can be affected by several factors, such as the size of the files being transferred, the number of files being transferred, and the location of the files
Specifications about the Seagate 9SM260-157- Manufacturer : Seagate
- Model Number or SKU# 9SM260-157
- Product Line : Constellation Es.2
- Interface : 6-GBPS SAS
- Cache : 64MB
- Capacity : 3TB
- Spin Speed : 7200 RPM
- Sustained Data Transfer Rate : 155MB/S
- Average Latency : 4.16MS
- Random Read Seek Time : 8.5MS
- Random Write Seek Time : 9.5MS
- I/O Data Transfer Rate : 600MB/S
- Unrecoverable Read Errors : 1 In 1015
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