Seagate ST8000NM021B 8TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST8000NM021B
- 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 512e/4KN (FastFormat™) SATA 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 | ST8000NM021B |
| 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 |
| Encryption | FIPS |
Product description
Discover the power and efficiency of the Seagate Exos enterprise hard drive model, ST8000NM021B. Engineered for AI and data-intensive applications, this drive is the pinnacle of modern storage solutions. With an 8 TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, it optimizes storage needs while maintaining industry standards.
Key Features
- Industry-Leading Areal Density: Achieves a competitive edge with 3 TB per platter, magnifying storage efficiency.
- Reliability and Durability: Built with Seagate's proven Mozaic™ technology, ensuring durability with a 2 million-hour MTBF and backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
- Energy Efficiency: Features PowerBalance™ to optimize watts per terabyte, aligning with sustainability efforts.
- Seagate Secure™: Delivers robust data protection, crucial for securing sensitive enterprise data.
- Operational Excellence: Hot-plug support and efficient cooling design facilitate seamless integration and operation in existing infrastructures, reducing upgrade challenges.
Ideal Use Cases
The Seagate Exos ST8000NM021B is perfect for high-capacity RAID storage, content delivery networks, and virtualized environments. Its design caters to enterprise backup, restoration, and data archiving. With compatibility across distributed file systems such as Hadoop and Ceph, and optimal performance in NAS systems with over 16 drive bays, this drive becomes indispensable for large-scale data operations.
Make the strategic choice for scalability and efficiency with Seagate's Exos—optimized for professionals aiming for unmatched performance and sustainability in enterprise data centers.
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