Seagate ST4000NM012B 4TB enterprise hard drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST4000NM012B
- Series: Seagate Exos hard drives
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 4 TB
4 TB of storage in a 3.5 inch form factor delivers capacity at scale while optimising space utilisation in data centres 512n 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 | CCTV>Storage |
| Model code | ST4000NM012B |
| Series | Seagate Exos hard drives |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 4 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Spin Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Maximum Operating Shock | Read - 70 Gs / Write - 40 Gs |
| Length | 147 mm |
| Width | 102 mm |
| Height | 26 mm |
| Weight | 650 g |
| AFR / MTBF | 0.44%, 2,000,000 hours |
| Operating temperature | 5 ~ 60 C |
| Encryption | FIPS |
Product description
Introducing the Seagate Exos ST4000NM012B, a robust hard drive solution designed for high-performance enterprise environments. With Seagate's proven expertise and cutting-edge Mozaic™ technology, this drive offers exceptional storage capabilities, featuring a 4TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. Equipped with a 256MB multi-segmented cache and 7,200 RPM spindle speed, it ensures efficient data handling and swift access speeds up to 263 MB/s.
Engineered for reliability, the Exos ST4000NM012B is built to meet the stringent demands of cloud service providers and data centres. Its impressive 2 million-hour MTBF rating underscores its durable design, providing consistent, always-on performance critical to enterprise operations. The drive's advanced features, including PowerChoice™ and PowerBalance™, enhance power efficiency and contribute to lower total cost of ownership.
Ideal Use Cases
The Seagate Exos is an excellent fit for virtualised environments, high-capacity RAID systems, and large-scale data distribution networks. It is particularly beneficial in scenarios requiring robust data archiving, enterprise backup, and big data analytics, making it a versatile choice for any enterprise looking to optimise data management.
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