Seagate ST6000NM001B 6TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST6000NM001B
- Series: Seagate Exos hard drives
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 6 TB
6 TB of storage in a 3.5 inch form factor delivers capacity at scale while optimising space utilization in data centers 512n 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 | ST6000NM001B |
| Series | Seagate Exos hard drives |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 6 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 | 716 |
| AFR / MTBF | 0.44%, 2,000,000 hours |
| Operating temperature | 5 ~ 60 C |
Product description
Seagate’s Exos ST6000NM001B hard drive is designed for the most demanding enterprise environments, offering substantial storage capacity and unparalleled reliability. With a capacity of 6TB, this drive is ideal for data-intensive operations, supporting various enterprise applications such as cloud data centers, big data analytics, and content distribution networks.
Key Features
- High Capacity: Delivers a robust 6TB of storage in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, ensuring ample space for large-scale data environments.
- Enterprise-Class Reliability: Features a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours and a reliability rating for 24/7 operations, ensuring durability and reduced downtime.
- Advanced Security: Incorporates Seagate Secure™ technology for protecting sensitive data against unauthorized access, vital for enterprise security protocols.
- Seamless Integration: Maintains compatibility with existing infrastructures through its SATA 6 Gb/s interface, promoting easy upgrades and minimal configuration.
Ideal Use Cases
Seagate's Exos ST6000NM001B is best suited for applications that demand enhanced data protection and significant storage capacity. It excels in distributed file systems, content delivery, and erasure-coded storage environments, as well as network-attached storage (NAS) systems with more than 16 drive bays.
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