Description
Product Overview of 4TB HDD
The ST4000NM010A is a 4TB enterprise hard disk drive manufactured by Seagate. It is designed for use in data centers, enterprise servers, and storage systems that require high-capacity storage solutions with high reliability and performance. This article provides a detailed overview of the ST4000NM010A hard drive, including its features, benefits, and technical specifications.
Capacity and Form Factor
The Seagate ST4000NM010A has a storage capacity of 4 terabytes, which is equivalent to 4,000 gigabytes. This makes it suitable for applications that require high-capacity storage, such as large-scale data backup and archiving, as well as video surveillance and media storage. The hard drive has a 3.5-inch form factor, which is the standard size for enterprise-grade hard drives. This makes it compatible with most servers and storage systems that support 3.5-inch drives.
Rotational Speed and Interface
The ST4000NM010A hard drive has a rotational speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM), which is considered a high-speed hard drive. The faster the rotational speed, the faster the data can be read and written to the disk, resulting in improved performance. The hard drive uses a Serial ATA (SATA) 6 gigabits per second (Gbps) interface, which provides high data transfer rates. The SATA interface is the most common interface used in enterprise hard drives, and it is compatible with most servers and storage systems.
Data Protection and Reliability
The ST4000NM010A hard drive comes with several features that ensure data protection and reliability. The hard drive uses advanced data protection technologies such as Seagate Secure, which provides security for data-at-rest, and Seagate Instant Secure Erase, which securely erases data from the hard drive. The hard drive also comes with Seagate PowerChoice technology, which allows users to customize power settings to reduce energy consumption while maintaining high performance. The ST4000NM010A hard drive has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 2 million hours, which indicates high reliability and a long lifespan.
Advanced Format Technology
The ST4000NM010A hard drive uses Advanced Format technology, which allows for higher areal density and improved performance. Advanced Format technology uses 4 kilobyte (KB) sectors instead of the traditional 512-byte sectors used in older hard drives. This results in higher data transfer rates and improved performance, especially in applications that require large sequential read and write operations.
256MB Cache
The ST4000NM010A hard drive comes with a 256MB cache, which is a high-capacity memory buffer that stores frequently accessed data for fast access. The cache helps to improve the overall performance of the hard drive by reducing the amount of time it takes to access frequently accessed data. The larger the cache, the more data can be stored, resulting in improved performance.
Compatibility
The ST4000NM010A hard drive is compatible with most enterprise-grade servers and storage systems that support 3.5-inch hard drives. The hard drive is also compatible with most operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix. However, it is recommended to check the compatibility of the hard drive with the intended system before purchase.
Overall, the Seagate ST4000NM010A is a high-capacity and high-performance enterprise hard drive that is suitable for applications that require large-scale data storage and high reliability. It comes with advanced data protection technologies, a 256MB cache, and Advanced Format technology, which improves performance and data transfer rates. The hard drive is compatible with most servers and storage systems, making it a suitable choice for enterprise-grade storage solutions.
General Information about the Seagate ST4000NM010A
- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Part Number or SKU# ST4000NM010A
- Type: Internal Hard Drive (HDD)
- HDD Type: SATA-6GBPS
Product Performance
- interface Access Speed (Gb/S): 6.0, 3.0, 1.5
- max. Sustained Transfer Rate: 215 MBPS
- average Latency: 4.16 MS
- interface Ports: Single
- buffer : 256 MB
- rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Key Features
- storage Capacity: 4 Tb
- bytes Per Sector: 512e
- humidity Sensor: Yes
- super Parity: Yes
- low Halogen: Yes
- powerchoice™ Technology: Yes
- advanced Write Caching (2m Internal Nor Flash): Yes
Best-fit Applications
- hyperscale Applications/cloud Data Centers
- massive Scale-out Data Centers
- oltp And Hpc Applications
- high-capacity Density Raid Storage
- mainstream Enterprise External Storage Arrays
- distributed File Systems, Including Hadoop And Ceph
- enterprise Backup And Restore-d2d, Virtual Tape
- centralized Surveillance
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
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