Seagate ST4000NM017B 4TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST4000NM017B
- 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 Seagate Secure™ for data protection enhances security, safeguarding data against threats in enterprise environments Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)-FIPS 140-3 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 | ST4000NM017B |
| 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 |
| Encryption | FIPS |
Product description
The Seagate ST4000NM017B Exos hard drive offers exceptional storage capabilities tailored for both AI-driven and data-intensive applications in modern cloud and enterprise environments. With its robust design, this drive enhances your data center's efficiency by providing 4 TB of storage in a 3.5-inch form factor. This model incorporates breakthrough areal density technology, boasting 3 TB per platter, to maximize storage within the same physical footprint.
The helium-sealed drive design incorporates proven weld technology for enhanced durability and leak protection.
Key Features:
- Maximum sustained transfer rate of 250 MB/s
- MTBF rating of 2 million hours for reliable performance
- 7200 RPM spindle speed
- Seagate Secure™ for built-in data protection
- 5-year limited warranty
Ideal Use Cases
Seagate's robust design is perfect for high-capacity RAID systems, enterprise backup solutions, and content delivery networks. The drive's durability and advanced features also make it suitable for virtualization environments and distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph.
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