Seagate ST6000NM005B 6TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST6000NM005B
- 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 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 | ST6000NM005B |
| 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 | 650 |
| AFR / MTBF | 0.44%, 2,000,000 hours |
| Operating temperature | 5 ~ 60 C |
Product description
Seagate's Exos ST6000NM005B hard drive is engineered to satisfy the high demands of modern enterprises and data centers, offering a blend of massive storage capacity and reliable performance. With a capacity of 6TB in a 3.5-inch form factor, this drive is perfect for optimizing space in high-density storage environments.
Outstanding Features
- Unmatched Capacity: Offers 6TB storage, ideal for large-scale deployments.
- Breakthrough Areal Density: Achieves up to 3TB per platter for increased storage efficiency.
- Robust Reliability: Rated with a MTBF of 2 million hours for continuous operation, making it highly reliable for mission-critical applications.
- Sustainability: Built using more renewable energy and recycled materials, aligning with eco-friendly initiatives.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: Features Seagate Secure™ technology to protect data from threats.
Ideal Use Cases
Designed for intensive applications, the Exos drive excels in high-capacity, dense RAID environments, virtualized systems, and content delivery networks. It is well-suited for enterprise backup and restore solutions, distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph, and data archiving tasks, ensuring seamless operations in large NAS setups with more than 16 drive bays.
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