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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit

Seagate

Seagate Savvio 10K.3 ST9146803SS 146GB 10000 RPM 16MB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-RC4H-CW4GK MPN ST9146803SS

146 GB 2.5-inch SAS drive spins at 10,000 RPM with 16 MB cache for enterprise servers

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
  • Capacity146GB
  • Cache16MB
  • Average Latency3ms
  • RPM10000 RPM
  • 10,000 RPM spindle cuts average latency to 3 ms
  • 146 GB capacity fits dense 2.5" server bays
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst I/O workloads
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables dual-port enterprise connectivity
  • New bare drive ready for immediate server deployment

Enterprise Capacity Fit

The Seagate Savvio 10K.3 ST9146803SS delivers 146GB of storage on a 2.5" SAS 6Gb/s interface spinning at 10000 RPM with 16MB cache. It is built for server and storage-array workloads where consistent throughput matters more than raw capacity.

Server Workload Suitability

This drive suits administrators who need a small, high-speed spindle for transaction logs, database indexes or tiered-cache layers in rack-mounted systems. It is not for buyers who want more storage per bay, nor for laptops or desktops that lack a SAS host adapter.

SAS 6Gb/s Interface Requirement

The drive connects exclusively through a SAS 6Gb/s port; a compatible controller or backplane is mandatory for operation. Verify that your chassis and HBA support this interface before purchase.

Highlights

  • 10,000 RPM spindle cuts average latency to 3 ms
  • 146 GB capacity fits dense 2.5" server bays
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst I/O workloads
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables dual-port enterprise connectivity
  • New bare drive ready for immediate server deployment

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesSavvio 10K.3
ModelST9146803SS
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
Capacity146GB
Cache16MB
Average Latency3ms
RPM10000 RPM
FeaturesImportant Warranty Information
This product is end-of-sale and no longer warranted by the manufacturer. Instead, warranties this product for one year from date of purchase. If you require warranty service after thirty days, please contact Customer Service, not the manufacturer.
Dimension(L x W xH) : 3.96" x 2.76" x 0.58" (100.5 x 70.0 x 14.8 mm)
Seagate PowerTrim technology dynamically reduces power
Supports 6-Gb/s transfer rates and SAS 2.0 feature set
UsageIdeal for Servers
Form Factor2.5"
Shipping weight0.17 kg
Package size102 × 71 × 15 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 16 MB cache or SAS 6Gb/s interface need firmware updates or component swaps later?

The drive ships with its factory firmware; no user-serviceable parts exist on the sealed 2.5" mechanism, so routine maintenance is not required.

Does the 10000 RPM spindle or 16 MB cache hit a throughput ceiling first during sustained transfers?

The 10000 RPM mechanical latency of 3 ms typically limits sustained random I/O before the 16 MB cache or SAS 6Gb/s link saturates.

How much heat and noise does the 10000 RPM 2.5" mechanism produce in all-day server use?

The 10000 RPM spindle generates audible seek noise and measurable heat; sufficient chassis airflow is needed for continuous operation.

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