The Seagate Exos 7E8 ST6000NM029A is a 6 TB internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments requiring high-capacity storage and consistent performance. This SAS (12Gb/s SAS) drive operates at 7200 RPM, offering a maximum sustainable transfer rate of 226 MB/s and an average latency of 4.16 ms. It is suitable for IT professionals and businesses managing data centers, cloud storage, or large-scale server applications where reliability and data integrity are critical. Features like Protection Information (T10 DIF), SuperParity, and Advanced Write Caching contribute to data integrity. With a 2,000,000-hour MTBF and a 0.44% AFR, this drive is built for 24x7 operation. PowerChoice and PowerBalance Technologies are included for power management. The ST6000NM029A-20PK is a practical solution for expanding storage capacity in systems compatible with a 512e SAS interface, addressing the need for dependable, high-density storage in demanding operational settings.
This hard drive utilizes a SAS (12Gb/s SAS) interface, compatible with 12.0, 6.0, and 3.0 Gb/s interface access speeds. It is a 512e SAS drive.
The drive operates at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and features a multi-segmented cache of 256 MB, along with Advanced Write Caching (Internal NOR flash).
The Seagate Exos 7E8 has an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and a Reliability Rating at Full 24x7 Operation (AFR) of 0.44%. It is rated for 8760 Power-On Hours.
Yes, it includes Protection Information (T10 DIF) and SuperParity for enhanced data integrity. It also features a Humidity Sensor and Low Halogen design.
ST6000NM029A - Seagate Exos 7E8 ST6000NM029A 6 TB Hard Drive - Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)