Seagate Exos 7E8 3TB 7200RPM SATA/600 Hard Drive

The Seagate ST3000NM000A is a 3TB internal hard drive designed specifically for enterprise storage environments that require reliable, high-performance data handling. It operates at 7200 RPM and includes a 256 MB cache to ensure smooth and consistent data transfer through its SATA 6 Gb/s interface. This drive is built to support demanding workloads, making it a solid choice for data centers and businesses that run storage systems around the clock.

With a workload rating of up to 550 TB per year and a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours, the Seagate Exos 7E8 is engineered for durability and long-term use. It uses conventional magnetic recording technology and incorporates features like vibration resistance and on-the-fly error correction to maintain data integrity in multi-drive setups such as RAID arrays or replicated storage systems. This makes it well suited for bulk data storage needs where reliability and performance are critical.

Additionally, the drive supports TCG-compliant self-encryption with FIPS and Common Criteria certifications, providing an extra layer of security for sensitive data. The 5-year limited warranty offers peace of mind for IT professionals managing enterprise storage infrastructure.

• 3 TB capacity using conventional magnetic recording technology
• 7200 RPM spindle speed paired with a 256 MB cache for efficient data access
• SATA 6 Gb/s interface for fast and reliable connectivity
• Rated for 550 TB of data written per year, suitable for heavy workloads
• 2 million hour MTBF for dependable long-term operation
• Self-encrypting drive compliant with TCG standards and FIPS/Common Criteria certified
• Includes a 5-year limited warranty for added reliability assurance