Seagate ST6000NM020B 6TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST6000NM020B
- 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 512e/4KN (FastFormat) 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 | ST6000NM020B |
| 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
Introducing the Seagate Exos ST6000NM020B, a powerful hard drive engineered to excel in high-demand environments like cloud and enterprise data centers. With its industry-standard 3.5-inch form factor and a robust capacity of 6 TB, this model delivers exceptional storage solutions with greater space efficiency.
Impressive Features
- Unmatched Capacity: Offers 6 TB storage, maximizing data retention capabilities.
- Enterprise-Class Reliability: Built for continuous performance, boasting a MTBF rating of 2 million hours and backed by a five-year limited warranty.
- Advanced Technologies: Integrates Mozaic™ technology with 90% proven components for next-gen reliability.
- Power Efficiencies: Features PowerBalance™ and PowerChoice™ technologies to optimize power consumption, minimizing operational overheads.
- Sustainable Design: Crafted with renewable energy and recycled materials, aligning with environmental guidelines.
- Data Security: Equipped with Seagate Secure™ technology to protect data against potential breaches.
- Efficient Cooling: Engineered for superior heat dissipation, maintaining performance without extra cooling.
Ideal Use Cases
This hard drive is perfect for a variety of applications including high-capacity RAID storage systems, virtualized environments, content delivery networks, big-data analytics, and enterprise backup solutions. Its compatibility with distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph makes it a versatile choice for sophisticated data architectures.
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