Seagate ST4000NM005B 4TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST4000NM005B
- Series: Seagate Exos hard drives
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 4 TB
4 TB of storage in a 3.5 inch form factor delivers capacity at scale while optimising space utilization in data centers 4Kn SAS 2M- Hr MTBF 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 | ST4000NM005B |
| Series | Seagate Exos hard drives |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 4 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 | 620 |
| AFR / MTBF | 0.44%, 2,000,000 hours |
| Operating temperature | 5 ~ 60 C |
Product description
Introducing the Seagate Exos ST4000NM005B, a powerhouse in data storage designed for demanding cloud and enterprise environments. This hard drive offers 4TB of storage in a compact 3.5-inch form factor, supported by unparalleled areal density that delivers up to 250 MB/s sustained transfer rates. With a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM and SAS 12 Gb/s interface, it guarantees optimal performance for high-capacity operations.
Key Features
- Advanced Technology: Leveraging 90% of proven components from previous models, it integrates Mozaic™ technology for enhanced efficiency.
- Reliability: Ensures robust performance with a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 2 million hours and a reliability rating of 0.44% at full 24/7 operation.
- Security: Seagate Secure™ technology offers robust data protection against potential threats.
Ideal Use Cases
Perfect for high-capacity RAID or erasure-coded storage systems, virtualized environments, and content delivery networks. It is also ideal for enterprise backup and restore solutions, distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph, as well as NAS systems exceeding 16 drive bays.
The Seagate Exos ST4000NM005B combines leading-edge technology with trusted reliability, ensuring consistent performance for critical applications while reducing total cost of ownership.
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