| Features |
Capacity-Optimized Enterprise Hard Drive for Bulk-Data Applications
- 1TB to 8TB*1, 3.5-inch enterprise drive with industry-leading conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology
- Advanced Write Caching feature enables up to 100% performance improvement in random writes over last-generation drive
- 12Gb/s SAS and SATA 6Gb/s interfaces in industry-standard formats (512n, 512e and 4Kn) for easy integration into replicated and RAID multi-drive storage servers and systems
- State-of-the-art cache, on-the-fly error-correction algorithms, super parity and end-to-end SAS-based data integrity for accurate data storage
- Industry-leading rotational vibration design helps ensure consistent performance in dense multi-drive systems
- Engineered for 24x7 workloads of 550TB/yr
- Robust performance with dual processors, ramp load technology, top-cover-attached motor and humidity sensor for optimum performance in all chassis
- On-demand PowerBalance feature available for lower power/performance in random read/write environments
- Seagate Secure Self-Encrypting Drive featuring Instant Secure Erase for cost-saving drive retirement and secure data-at-rest protection*2
- Seagate SeaTools diagnostic software to provide drive self-tests ensuring no unnecessary downtime and maximizing TCO
Best-Fit Applications
- Hyperscale applications/cloud data centers with replicated storage
- Massive scale-out data centers and big data analytics
- High-capacity density RAID storage
- Mainstream enterprise external storage (SAN, NAS, DAS)
- Distributed file systems, including Hadoop and Ceph
- Enterprise backup and restore - D2D, virtual tape
*1. Seagate recommends validating your configuaration with your HBA/RAID controller manufacturer to ensure full capacity capabilities.
*2. Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) are not available in all models or countries. May require TCG-compliant host or controller support. |
