# HDD Seagate Cheetah 146.8GB 3.5 SAS ST3146855SS-RFB

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**Data updated:** 2025-12-07 10:58 (EET)
**Category:** Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
**Manufacturer:** SEAGATE
**Manufacturer code:** ST3146855SS-RFB
**EAN:** 5712505489666
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Available for order
**Price:** 79.99 €
**Prices and availability valid until:** 2026-07-16 23:59
**Price without VAT (21%):** 66.11 EUR
**Can be purchased by legal entities:** Yes (invoice)
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## Delivery options

| Delivery method | Delivery time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Office pickup (2b. Kengaraga str., Riga, Latvia, LV-1063) | 02.07.2026 | free |
| Pickup points | 07.07.2026 | 1.99 EUR |
| Courier delivery to door | 07.07.2026 | 4.99 EUR |

## Summary description

The Seagate Cheetah 146.8GB 3.5 internal hard drive offers a high-speed 15000 RPM performance with a 16 MB buffer. Designed for enterprise environments, this SAS interface drive ensures fast data access and reliability. Ideal for applications requiring quick data retrieval and storage efficiency, it provides a capacity of 146.8 GB, making it suitable for demanding workloads.

## Long description

The Cheetah 15K.5 is a 3.5-inch enterprise hard disk drive designed for mainstream data center and server storage. It combines a 15,000 RPM spindle speed with enterprise-class reliability and features that reduce the number of drives needed while protecting stored data. The drive targets environments where sustained transfer rates and high I/O per second are important.
Advantages
With a 15K RPM spindle, the Cheetah 15K.5 provides higher IOPS and faster sustained transfer rates compared with 10K 3.5-inch drives, allowing equivalent performance with fewer drives. Built-in Seagate technologies such as Background Media Scan and Idle Read After Write improve data integrity by detecting and correcting potential media issues and verifying write operations during idle time. Perpendicular recording increases areal density and boosts performance, while an improved nonrecoverable error rate reduces the likelihood of unrecoverable read errors.
Key specifications
Form factor: 3.5-inch enterprise disk drive
Spindle speed: 15,000 RPM
Recording technology: Perpendicular recording
Reliability improvements: 10x improved nonrecoverable error rate
Data protection features: Background Media Scan (BMS), Idle Read After Write (IRAW)
How to use
Install the Cheetah 15K.5 into a compatible 3.5-inch drive bay in servers or storage enclosures following your system vendor's instructions. Use appropriate RAID or storage management configurations to balance performance and redundancy. The drive's background features operate during idle periods and require no manual intervention; monitor drive health through your storage management tools to review BMS and IRAW reports.
Recommendations
Use this drive in enterprise-class storage systems where high IOPS and sustained throughput are required. Combine with RAID configurations and regular backups to ensure data availability. Monitor drive health and firmware updates from the vendor to maintain reliability.

## Specifications

### Features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| HDD capacity | 146.8 GB |
| HDD size | 3.5 |
| HDD speed | 15000 |
| Average latency | 2 ms |
| Component for | Server/workstation |
| Interface | SAS |
| Type | HDD |
| Storage drive buffer size | 16 MB |

### Operational conditions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating altitude | -61 - 3048 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 |
| Non-operating altitude | -61 - 12192 |

### Other features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 32 dB |
| Windows operating systems supported | Y |
| Linux operating systems supported | Y |

### Weight & dimensions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.771 kg |
| Height | 25.4 mm |
| Width | 101.6 mm |
| Depth | 46.05 mm |

### Power

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage | 5 V |

### Logistics data

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717050 |

## FAQ

### How much does the HDD Seagate Cheetah 146.8GB ST3146855SS-RFB cost, and is it available for purchase?

The price is 79.99 € (valid at the time of publication and already includes all taxes). The item is available for order — 2 pcs. are in stock, and you can place your purchase right now with delivery across Latvia and Europe or choose pickup at the Riga collection point. We offer favorable purchase terms, including the option to split the payment into convenient monthly installments. Availability and price are updated in real time, so we recommend placing your order in advance.

### If I order this product today, when will I receive my order?

If you place your order today, delivery will be as fast and convenient as possible. You will be able to pick up your order on 02.07.2026 at the Riga pickup point or choose delivery across Latvia and Europe. We carefully inspect every purchase and pack it securely for safe transportation.

### What payment options are available?

AiO.lv offers several payment methods: Bank transfer. All transactions are 100% secure and encrypted.

### Can this product be purchased for a company (with VAT)?

Yes. AiO.lv works with legal entities in Latvia and across Europe. The product price already includes VAT. For certain product categories, as well as for companies from other EU countries with a valid VAT number, a 0% VAT rate may apply. We issue the invoice immediately after the order is placed, support electronic BIS invoices, and automatically generate all necessary accounting documents. You can complete the purchase for a company online — simply select the company profile and choose bank transfer as the payment method during checkout.

### What is the warranty period?

All SEAGATE products come with an official 2 Years warranty. It covers all manufacturing defects and malfunctions that may occur during use. The warranty is valid at all authorized SEAGATE service centers and through AiO.lv

### Can the product be returned after purchase?

Yes, you can return the product within 14 days of purchase if you bought it as a consumer (not a legal entity). Returns are possible without giving any reason — the main condition is that the product retains its original appearance and full set of accessories. We will make the process as simple and convenient as possible: just contact our customer support team, and we will help you arrange the return.

### Where should I contact for warranty service?

For warranty-related questions you can contact the AiO.lv (SIA VSPRO) customer support team. More information about warranty service: https://aio.lv/en/warranty

### How can I tell if this product suits my needs?

When making a choice, we recommend paying attention to the key features: hdd capacity, hdd size, hdd speed, weight, compatibility with your devices or usage conditions, material quality, functionality, and warranty terms. These characteristics will help you determine how well the model meets your needs.

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