- Will this work in a regular desktop PC?
- No. It uses a SAS interface, which needs a SAS host bus adapter or backplane. A standard SATA port will not accept it.
- What does the 32GB SSD TurboBoost do?
- It acts as a cache in front of the spinning disk, holding frequently read data so repeated random reads are served from flash instead of the platters.
- Is 300GB enough for a server?
- Only for boot volumes, small databases or cache tiers. For bulk storage, higher-capacity nearline SAS or SATA drives make more sense.
- What is 4Kn and does it matter?
- 4Kn means 4,096-byte native sectors. Modern SAS controllers and operating systems handle it, but some older arrays and tools expect 512-byte sectors.
- How does it compare with a 10K SAS drive?
- It spins faster, so it has lower latency and better random I/O, at the cost of more heat, more power and more noise. A SATA SSD beats both on random access.
- Is it louder than other server drives?
- Yes. 15,000 RPM drives produce a high-pitched whine that is noticeable in a quiet room, though it is normal in a server chassis.
- Where is the Seagate ST300MX0032 Enterprise Performance 15K.5 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 128MB Cache 32GB SSD TurboBoost (4Kn) 2.5-Inch Internal Hybrid Hard Drive cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $199.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Seagate ST300MX0032 Enterprise Performance 15K.5 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 128MB Cache 32GB SSD TurboBoost (4Kn) 2.5-Inch Internal Hybrid Hard Drive?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Gotodirect, Amazon.
