Seagate Exos 7E8 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA Enterprise HDD

Overview

The Seagate ST4000NM000A is a 4TB enterprise hard drive designed to deliver reliable and fast storage for demanding data center and business environments. Operating at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6Gb/s interface, it provides efficient access to large volumes of data while maintaining consistent performance. Its 256MB cache helps optimize data transfers, making it well suited for continuous workloads and multi-drive configurations.

Built with Seagate’s CMR technology, this drive supports heavy workloads up to 550TB per year and offers a 2 million hour MTBF rating, ensuring durability and reliability for 24/7 operation. Security features protect stored data, making it a strong choice for cloud storage, backup systems, and hyperscale applications.

Key features

• High spindle speed of 7200 RPM for faster data access and reduced latency
• Large 256MB cache that enhances data transfer efficiency and responsiveness
• CMR technology optimized for RAID arrays and multi-drive setups to maintain consistent performance
• Supports heavy workloads up to 550TB per year, suitable for continuous enterprise use
• Robust security features to safeguard sensitive data in critical storage environments
• Designed for 24/7 operation with a 2 million hour MTBF rating, ensuring long-term reliability
• 512N sector format for broad compatibility with various storage systems and platforms
• Backed by a 5-year warranty, providing confidence in long-term support and durability

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 4TB
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Cache size: 256MB
• Sector format: 512N
• Workload rate: up to 550TB per year
• MTBF (mean time between failures): 2 million hours
• Form factor: 3.5-inch

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, which ensures compatibility with a wide range of enterprise storage systems and servers. The 512N sector format further broadens its usability across different platforms, making it a flexible option for IT professionals managing diverse infrastructures.

• SATA 6Gb/s interface for fast and reliable data transfer
• Compatible with standard 3.5-inch drive bays in servers and storage arrays
• Supports integration into RAID configurations for enhanced data protection and performance

Ideal uses and environments

The Seagate ST4000NM000A fits well in data centers, cloud storage facilities, and enterprise backup systems where continuous, high-volume data access is essential. It is a strong choice for IT professionals who require dependable storage that can handle heavy workloads without sacrificing speed or reliability. This drive is also suitable for businesses looking to maintain secure and scalable storage solutions over the long term.