Description
Dell 05XTFH 600GB 15K SAS 6Gb/s 3.5" HDD (Seagate ST3600957SS). Enterprise-grade Cheetah 15K.7 SED drive for servers, storage arrays & data centers.
Product Features
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Enterprise-class 600GB SAS hard drive built for performance and reliability
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Seagate Cheetah 15K.7 SED technology, OEM-certified by Dell
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High-speed 15,000 RPM for faster data access in demanding workloads
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SAS 6Gb/s interface for superior throughput and connectivity
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Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with Seagate Secure for data protection
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Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage arrays
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Rugged 3.5-inch form factor, ideal for data centers
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Certified enterprise-class drive with long MTBF and durability
General Product Information
The Dell 05XTFH / 9PX066-251 600GB 15K SAS 6Gb/s 3.5" HDD, powered by Seagate Cheetah 15K.7 SED (ST3600957SS), is an enterprise-grade hard drive built for high-performance data center environments. With a blazing-fast 15,000 RPM spindle speed and SAS 6Gb/s interface, this drive ensures rapid data throughput, minimal latency, and excellent reliability for mission-critical workloads.
As part of Seagate’s trusted Cheetah series, this drive is enhanced with SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) technology, providing built-in hardware-based data security for enterprise compliance and peace of mind. Dell certification guarantees compatibility and seamless integration with PowerEdge servers and storage systems.
Ideal for organizations requiring high IOPS, secure storage, and consistent uptime, the Dell 05XTFH 600GB SAS HDD is a dependable choice for virtualization, transactional databases, cloud infrastructures, and high-performance computing.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell / Seagate |
| Series | Cheetah 15K.7 SED |
| Dell Part Number | 05XTFH |
| Alternate Part Number | 9PX066-251 |
| Model Number | ST3600957SS |
| Capacity | 600GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Power Rating | +5V 0.9A / +12V 1.0A |
| Firmware | ESF5 |
| Encryption | Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) – Seagate Secure |
| Certifications | CE, TÜV, RoHS, FCC, KC, UL |
| Condition | Used and coo china |
| Best Use Case | Data centers, servers, enterprise storage arrays |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge Servers (12th, 13th, 14th Gen with SAS bays)
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Dell Storage Arrays (EqualLogic, PowerVault, Compellent)
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Enterprise RAID controllers supporting SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch drives
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Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise Servers – reliable storage for mission-critical apps
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Data Centers – high-speed transactional workloads
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Virtualization – VMware, Hyper-V, KVM with high IOPS demand
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Database Applications – Oracle, SQL, SAP requiring low latency
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High-Performance Computing (HPC) – fast, secure storage operations
Comparison Angle
Compared to standard 7.2K and 10K RPM SAS drives, the Dell/Seagate Cheetah 15K.7 600GB offers:
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Superior speed (15,000 RPM) with higher IOPS
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Built-in encryption (SED) for enterprise data protection
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Dell certification ensures seamless server compatibility
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Longer MTBF and reliability for 24/7 mission-critical workloads
This drive is faster, more secure, and more reliable than previous-gen enterprise HDDs.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell 1.2TB and 1.8TB SAS 10K/15K HDDs for higher capacity
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Enterprise SSDs for hybrid storage setups (Dell/Samsung PM series)
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Dell PERC RAID controllers for storage redundancy and performance
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Dell PowerEdge RAM upgrades (ECC DDR3/DDR4)
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External SAS enclosures for data backup