Seagate ST10000NM020B 10TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST10000NM020B
- Series: Seagate Exos hard drives
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 10 TB
10 TB of storage in a 3.5 inch form factor delivers capacity at scale while optimising space utilization in data centers 512e/4KN (FastFormat) SAS 2M- Hr MTBF Seagate Secure™ for data protection enhances security, safeguarding data against threats in enterprise environments Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) model Best-fit applications include High-capacity, dense RAlD or erasure coded storage; Content delivery and distribution; Virtualised environments; Big-data analytics; Enterprise backup and restore — D2D, virtual tape; Distributed file systems, including Hadoop and Ceph; Mainstream enterprise external storage arrays; NAS systems exceeding 16 drive bays; Data archiving
Read more| Make | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
| Category | Video Surveillance>Storage |
| Model code | ST10000NM020B |
| Series | Seagate Exos hard drives |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 10 TB |
| Interface | 12 Gb/s SAS |
| Spin Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Maximum Operating Shock | Read - 70 Gs / Write - 40 Gs |
| Length | 147 |
| Width | 102 |
| Height | 26 |
| Weight | 720 |
| AFR / MTBF | 0.44%, 2,000,000 hours |
| Operating temperature | 5 ~ 60 C |
Product description
The Seagate Exos ST10000NM020B hard drive is engineered for advanced performance and reliability in enterprise-grade cloud and data center environments. Delivering a substantial storage capacity of up to 10 TB and optimized power efficiency through PowerBalance™ technology, it ensures that operations are both cost-effective and sustainable.
Key Features
- Unmatched Storage Capacity: Experience expansive data storage solutions with up to 10 TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, maximizing data center space.
- Reliability and Security: Featuring a robust Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours and equipped with Seagate Secure™ technology, this drive offers a reliable and secure data storage environment.
- Performance Efficiency: With an RPM of 7,200 and a 512 MB cache, the Exos ensures smooth, uninterrupted data access and transfer rates of up to 263 MB/s.
- Durability and Protection: Enhanced with helium sealed-drive technology for protection against leaks and increased handling robustness.
Ideal Use Cases
The Exos ST10000NM020B is particularly well-suited for high-capacity RAID applications, content distribution networks, virtualized environments, and mainstream enterprise backup solutions, making it a versatile choice for modern IT infrastructures.
Optimized for efficiency and built with support for Hot-Plug operation, this drive seamlessly integrates into existing systems, offering minimal upgrade complexities while achieving industry-leading performance standards.
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