capacity-optimized enterprise hard drive for bulk-data applications

1tb to 8tb1, 3.5-inch enterprise drive with industry-leading conventional magnetic recording (cmr) technology
advanced write caching feature enables up to 100% performance improvement in random writes over last-generation drive

12gb/s sas and sata 6gb/s interfaces in industry-standard formats (512n, 512e and 4kn) for easy integration into replicated and raid multi-drive storage servers and systems

state-of-the-art cache, on-the-fly error-correction algorithms, super parity and end-to end sas-based data integrity for accurate data storage

industry-leading rotational vibration design helps ensure consistent performance in dense multi-drive systems

engineered for 24x7 workloads of 550tb/yr 

robust performance with dual processors, ramp load technology, top-cover-attached motor and humidity sensor for optimum performance in all chassis

on-demand powerbalance feature available for lower power/performance in random read/write environments

seagate secure self-encrypting drive featuring instant secure erase for cost-saving drive retirement and secure data-at-rest protection

seagate seatools diagnostic software to provide drive self-tests ensuring no unnecessary downtime and maximizing tco


best-fit applications
hyperscale applications/cloud data centers with replicated storage

massive scale-out data centers and big data analytics

high-capacity density raid storage

mainstream enterprise external storage (san, nas, das) 

distributed file systems, including hadoop and ceph

enterprise backup and restore d2d, virtual tape

capacity
4tb