Seagate Exos 7E10 8TB 3.5" 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s Internal HDD

The Seagate ST8000NM020B is an 8TB internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments that require reliable, high-capacity storage. It uses a 3.5-inch form factor and spins at 7200rpm, delivering fast access to large amounts of data. With a SAS 12Gb/s interface, this drive supports sustained transfer speeds up to 1.2GB per second, making it well-suited for servers and storage arrays that handle unstructured data continuously.

This drive includes a 256MB cache to help improve performance during heavy workloads. It supports both 512e and 4Kn sector formats, providing flexibility depending on your system’s needs. The built-in Seagate Secure self-encrypting technology protects data at rest, adding an important layer of security for sensitive information. It also supports T10 DIF, which helps ensure data integrity during transfers.

Engineered for 24/7 operation, the ST8000NM020B offers a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours, reflecting its durability and reliability in demanding environments. It is designed to maintain consistent performance even in multi-drive setups thanks to vibration resistance and on-the-fly error correction. The drive operates within a temperature range of 41 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, making it adaptable to typical data center conditions.

This hard drive is ideal for enterprise servers, data centers, and storage systems that require dependable, high-capacity drives capable of handling continuous workloads without compromising speed or security.

Highlights:

• 8TB capacity supporting both 512e and 4Kn sector formats
• SAS 12Gb/s interface delivering up to 1.2GBps sustained transfer rate
• 7200rpm spindle speed combined with a 256MB cache for efficient data access
• Self-encrypting drive with T10 DIF support for enhanced data security
• Designed for 24×7 operation with a 2 million-hour MTBF