Seagate ST6000NM0055 Exos 7E8 6TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache (4Kn) 3.5-inch Hard Drive

SKU:ST6000NM0055

Capacity: 6TB
Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
Cache: 256MB
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Technology: 4Kn (Advanced Format)
Designed for 24/7 operation in enterprise environments
High reliability and performance for demanding workloads

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Product Overview

The Seagate ST6000NM0055 Exos 7E8 is a 6TB enterprise hard drive designed for high-capacity storage solutions. It features a 7200RPM spindle speed, SATA 6Gb/s interface, and a 256MB cache for efficient data access. This 3.5-inch drive utilizes 4Kn (Advanced Format) technology for optimal performance and compatibility with modern systems.

Technical Information

Capacity	6 TB
Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
Cache	256 MB

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	3.5-inch
Advanced Format	4Kn (4096 bytes per sector)
Workload Rating	Up to 550 TB/year
MTBF	2 million hours

Product Description

The Seagate Exos 7E8 (ST6000NM0055) is a high-performance, high-capacity hard drive engineered for the rigorous demands of enterprise data centers. With a substantial 6TB capacity, it is ideal for storing vast amounts of data, including large databases, unstructured data, and cloud storage infrastructures. The drive operates at a consistent 7200 RPM spindle speed, ensuring rapid data retrieval and write operations, while the SATA 6Gb/s interface provides a high-bandwidth connection to the host system, maximizing throughput. Key to its performance is the large 256MB cache, which significantly accelerates data access by storing frequently used data closer to the drive's read/write heads. This drive also incorporates 4Kn (4096 bytes per sector) technology, also known as Advanced Format. This modern sector size improves data integrity and storage efficiency compared to the older 512-byte sector format, offering better error correction capabilities and enabling higher areal density. It is designed for seamless compatibility with modern operating systems and storage controllers that support 4Kn. Built for 24/7 operation, the Exos 7E8 series boasts a high workload rating of up to 550TB per year and an impressive Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours, underscoring its reliability and suitability for mission-critical applications. This drive is an excellent choice for hyperscale data centers, tiered storage, and bulk data storage solutions where capacity, performance, and reliability are paramount.

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