Seagate ST8000NM011B 8TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST8000NM011B
- 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 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 | ST8000NM011B |
| Series | Seagate Exos hard drives |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 8 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 |
| Encryption | FIPS |
Product description
The Seagate Exos ST8000NM011B is an advanced hard drive tailored for cloud and enterprise environments, delivering exceptional storage and power efficiency. Featuring 8 TB in a 3.5-inch form factor, it maximizes data center space utilization and scalability. With groundbreaking areal density of 3 TB per platter, the drive enhances AI-driven data processing efficiency, meeting the rigorous demands of modern enterprises.
Distinctive Features
- Reliability: Enterprise-class reliability with a 5-year limited warranty and a 2M-hr MTBF ensures consistent, always-on performance critical for enterprise applications.
- Environmental Sustainability: Designed with renewable energy and recycled materials, the Exos range supports sustainability initiatives.
- Security and Protection: Integrated Seagate Secure™ solutions provide robust data protection, safeguarding sensitive data against threats in enterprise installations.
Ideal Use Cases
Perfectly suited for high-capacity RAID systems, virtual environments, big-data analytics, and enterprise NAS systems surpassing 16 drive bays, the Exos ST8000NM011B excels in data-intensive scenarios. It's particularly effective for enterprise backup, distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph, and data archiving projects, offering a versatile solution for diverse data management needs.
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