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Seagate

Seagate ST150176FC – 50GB | Fibre Channel | 7200RPM | 3.5" | Legacy HDD

$299.95
Tax included.

Brand New, Factory Sealed | In Stock | Bulk Orders Available

The ST150176FC is a 50GB Fibre Channel hard drive featuring 7200RPM, 1MB cache, and 8.5ms average seek time in a 3.5" form factor. Built for late 1990s enterprise and workstation systems, it is ideal for legacy server rebuilds, vintage workstation restorations, and high-speed Fibre Channel SAN applications. Compatible with FC-AL controllers, legacy SUN workstations, and early enterprise storage arrays. Engineered for continuous operation with Fibre Channel's high-speed serial interface delivering superior performance over parallel SCSI for mission-critical legacy systems.

All products from Anand International ship brand new and factory sealed. Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers.
Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Seagate
  • Model: ST150176FC
  • Capacity: 50GB
  • Interface: Fibre Channel (FC-AL)
  • Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
  • Cache: 1MB
  • Form Factor: 3.5 inch
  • Seek Time: 8.5ms average
  • Latency: 4.17ms
  • MTBF: 800,000 hours
  • Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • 50GB formatted capacity for demanding storage workloads
  • Fibre Channel FC-AL interface
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • 1MB read/write cache
  • 3.5-inch half-height form factor
  • 8.5ms average seek time
  • Enterprise-grade reliability
  • Legacy system compatible
  • Direct replacement for legacy systems requiring Fibre Channel connectivity
  • 90-day Anand International warranty on all legacy stock
  • Free domestic US shipping included
  • Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers
Compatibility

Compatible with Fibre Channel arbitrated loop controllers, legacy SUN workstations, early EMC and IBM storage arrays, and FC-AL host bus adapters. Not compatible with SCSI, ATA/IDE, or SATA controllers.
Shipping & Returns
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  • Same-Day Shipping: Order placed before 2PM PST will ship the same day. Orders received after this time will ship the following business day.
  • Hassle-Free Returns: If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it within 10 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.

50GB Fibre Channel 7200RPM 1MB Cache Factory Sealed

Why the ST150176FC is the right Legacy HDD

The ST150176FC represents Seagate's pioneering Barracuda 50 series that introduced 7200 RPM performance to enterprise storage. Built during the height of Fibre Channel adoption in the late 1990s, this drive delivers superior serial interface performance over parallel SCSI. Essential for maintaining legacy SAN infrastructure and vintage workstation systems requiring authentic period hardware.

High-Speed Fibre Channel Interface

Genuine FC-AL connectivity delivers superior bandwidth and distance capabilities over parallel SCSI. Ideal for legacy SAN environments requiring authentic Fibre Channel storage nodes.

7200 RPM Performance Leadership

Part of Seagate's groundbreaking 7200 RPM Barracuda series that set new performance standards. Faster spindle speed provides quicker data access than 5400 RPM drives of the era.

Enterprise Legacy Compatibility

Perfect for SUN workstations, early EMC arrays, and FC-AL storage systems. Maintains authentic hardware specifications for legacy enterprise and high-performance computing rebuilds.

Proven Barracuda Reliability

Built with Seagate's mature manufacturing processes and enterprise-grade components. Designed for continuous operation in demanding storage environments of the late 1990s.

New Old Stock with 90-Day Warranty

Available as brand new, factory sealed old stock units from Anand International with a 90-day warranty. Ideal for legacy system maintenance, vintage computing restoration, and hard-to-find replacement needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for Fibre Channel (FC) Hard Drives, including information on usage, configuration, and compatibility.

1. What is a Fibre Channel hard drive?

A Fibre Channel (FC) hard drive is an enterprise storage device that uses the Fibre Channel protocol to connect to storage area networks (SANs). It’s designed for high-speed, high-availability environments where large amounts of data must be stored and accessed quickly.
2. What systems are Fibre Channel hard drives used in?

FC hard drives are typically found in enterprise SANs, data centers, and high-performance servers. They connect through Fibre Channel controllers and switches to deliver fast, reliable access to storage pools.
3. How do Fibre Channel hard drives differ from SAS or SATA drives?

Fibre Channel drives use the FC protocol for connectivity, providing higher throughput, low latency, and robust multi-path redundancy. Unlike SATA (consumer) or SAS (enterprise direct-attach), FC drives are built for large-scale SAN infrastructures.
4. What capacities are available for Fibre Channel hard drives?

FC hard drives are available in a range of capacities, from a few hundred gigabytes up to several terabytes. However, many have been replaced in modern systems by FC-attached SSDs and SAS drives.
5. Are Fibre Channel hard drives hot-swappable?

Yes. In SAN and enterprise server environments, FC drives are typically hot-swappable when used with compatible enclosures and controllers.
6. Can Fibre Channel hard drives be used in regular desktops?

No. Fibre Channel drives require specialized HBAs (Host Bus Adapters), switches, and infrastructure. They are not compatible with standard desktop or consumer systems.
7. Why are Fibre Channel hard drives still used today?

Fibre Channel hard drives continue to be used in enterprise environments that rely on SANs for centralized storage, high availability, and consistent performance. Many organizations also use them to maintain legacy Fibre Channel infrastructures.