Seagate ST8000NM020B 8TB enterprise hard drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST8000NM020B
- 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 utilisation in data centres 512e/4KN (FastFormat) SAS 2M- Hr MTBF Seagate Secure™ for data protection enhances security, safeguarding data against threats in enterprise environments Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) 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 | ST8000NM020B |
| 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 mm |
| Width | 102 mm |
| Height | 26 mm |
| Weight | 716 g |
| AFR / MTBF | 0.44%, 2,000,000 hours |
| Operating temperature | 5 ~ 60 C |
Product description
Seagate’s ST8000NM020B model, part of the advanced Exos series, offers a formidable storage solution designed specifically for cutting-edge cloud and enterprise applications. Featuring a robust 8 TB capacity within a standard 3.5-inch form factor, this hard drive combines exceptional storage space with power efficiency, ideally suited for AI-driven, data-intensive environments.
Key Features and Benefits
- Unsurpassed Capacity: Capable of storing extensive data, enhancing data centre efficiency without the need for expanding physical storage footprint.
- Areal Density Innovation: Equipped with industry-leading 3 TB per platter technology, this drive redefines data capacity using the same space, crucial for optimising AI-centric tasks.
- Durability and Reliability: Engineered for 24/7 operation, it boasts a MTBF rating of 2M hours, ensuring steady, dependable performance for critical enterprise needs.
- Sustainability Initiatives: Leveraging renewable energy and recycled materials, the drive aligns with modern eco-friendly strategies while cutting down on environmental footprints.
- Seagate Secure™ Technology: Inbuilt security protocols safeguard sensitive data against potential breaches, maintaining data integrity across enterprise applications.
Ideal Use Cases
The ST8000NM020B is suited for diverse high-demand applications, including high-capacity RAID or erasure coded storage, content delivery, virtualised environments, enterprise backup, and more. It’s an ideal choice for distributed file systems such as Hadoop and Ceph, supporting data archiving needs with compatibility in NAS systems exceeding 16 drive bays.
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