Seagate 300GB 15,000rpm SAS HDD w. 64MB Cache (ST9300653SS)

Key Features and Benefits

• Doubles Tier 1 data storage capacity (up to 300 GB)
• Provides up to 21% improvement in sequential data read/write performance over prior generation
• Delivers up to 3% faster random read and up to 4% faster random write performance vs. prior generation, and up to 10% faster random read and up to 8% faster random write performance vs. legacy 3.5-inch 15K drives¹
• Improves scalability and reliability with 6Gb/s SAS interface support
• Supports Protection Information (PI) to help ensure data is not changed from what the user createdfrom the moment the data is created throughout the life of the data²
• Improves reliability by up to 20% with an annualized failure rate (AFR) of 0.44%
• Instant Secure Erase  feature cryptographically erases the data encryption key, thereby helping to protect data should drives be lost, stolen or retired.
• Eases transition from legacy 3.5-inch, 15K drives to next-generation 2.5-in, 15K drives
• Unified Storage architecture minimizes system complexity and reduces operating costs.
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) option helps data centers be compliant with corporate and federal data security mandates.³