Seagate ST8000NM002B 8TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST8000NM002B
- Series: Seagate Exos hard drives
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 8 TB
8 TB of storage in a 3.5 inch form factor delivers capacity at scale while optimising space utilization in data centers 4Kn SATA 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 | ST8000NM002B |
| Series | Seagate Exos hard drives |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 8 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| 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 ST8000NM002B hard drive is engineered to excel in data-intensive environments and meet the demanding needs of cloud and enterprise applications. With its extraordinary storage capacity of 8 TB housed within a standard 3.5-inch form factor, the Exos promises unmatched scalability while optimizing space utilization in data centers.
Key Features
- Enormous Capacity: Supports 8 TB, with each platter offering an industry-leading 3 TB areal density.
- Enterprise-Class Reliability: Built to last with a 5-year limited warranty, providing a 2 million hour MTBF for sustained, always-on performance.
- Data Protection: Integrated Seagate Secure™ ensuring reliable protection against data breaches.
- Power Efficiency: Features PowerBalance™ technology to optimize watts per terabyte, aligning with sustainable energy initiatives.
- Proven Design: Incorporates 90% trusted components from previous generations with new Mozaic™ technology.
Ideal Use Cases
The Exos ST8000NM002B is perfect for high-capacity RAID systems, content delivery, big data analytics, enterprise backup, distributed file systems such as Hadoop or Ceph, and large-scale NAS systems. Its robust design and helium-sealed technology ensure resilience and efficiency, even in the most challenging operational conditions.
This drive's advanced features and high capacity make it an excellent choice for enterprises seeking to maximize their return on investment while ensuring data security and reliability in large, virtualized environments.
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