The Sun XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z (XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z - Sun 300GB Fibre Channel 15000RPM 3.5-inch Hard Drive with Bracket) is a Server Hard Drive component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 300 GB, spindle speed of 15,000 RPM, form factor of 3.5-inch, interface of Fibre Channel. Common deployment scenarios include database transaction-log volumes, virtualization datastores, OS-boot tier, backup-repository targets, and warm-data tiers in tiered-storage architectures. Pro Disk Network sources the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z is a Sun server hard drive component with capacity 300 GB, spindle speed 15,000 RPM, form factor 3.5-inch. Pricing on the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Will the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z work with my RAID controller?
The XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z ship?
If in stock, the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
What is the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z?
The XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z is a Sun enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 300 GB and spindle speed 15,000 RPM, manufactured by Sun. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z
Pros
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
Cons
Refurbished tier reseals — original retail box not included
Single-drive purchases ship in static-shield bags, not retail packaging
Lead time on 24+ drive orders may extend 2–4 business days
Frequently Asked Questions about XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z
Is the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z a genuine Sun part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z as factory-original Sun inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Sun servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z work with my RAID controller?
The XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z ship?
If in stock, the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z?
New XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z units carry the full Sun manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the XTC series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
XTC-FC1CF-14610K — XTC-FC1CF-14610K - Sun 146GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $85.92
XTC-FC1CF-14610KZ — XTC-FC1CF-14610KZ - Sun 146GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $86.44
XTC-FC1CF-146G10K — XTC-FC1CF-146G10K - Sun 146GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $78.68
XTC-FC1CF-146G15KZ — XTC-FC1CF-146G15KZ - Sun 146GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $450.94
XTC-FC1CF-30015K — XTC-FC1CF-30015K - Sun 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4GB/s 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510 — $118.91
XTC-FC1CF-30015KZ — XTC-FC1CF-30015KZ - Sun 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4GB/s 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 3510 — $182.51
XTC-FC1CF-300G10K — XTC-FC1CF-300G10K - Sun 300GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s 8MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Sun StorEdge 6020/6120 Array — $371.60
XTC-FC1CF-300G10KZ — XTC-FC1CF-300G10KZ - Sun 300GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 8MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $447.32
XTC-FC1CF-300G15K — XTC-FC1CF-300G15K - Sun 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $200.89
XTC-FC1CF-300G15KZ — XTC-FC1CF-300G15KZ - Sun 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4GB/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive (RoHS) — $310.22
XTC-FC1CF-450G15K — XTC-FC1CF-450G15K - Sun 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $366.66
XTC-FC1CF-600G15K — XTC-FC1CF-600G15K - Sun 600GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $1,008.60
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Server Hard Drive
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the XTC-FC1CF-300G15Z for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.