Performance
The Seagate ST12000NM006J Exos X18 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS hard drive is a high-performance drive that offers a large storage capacity and fast data transfer speeds. With a 12TB capacity, it can store a vast amount of data, making it ideal for enterprise-level storage solutions.
The drive features a 7.2K RPM spindle speed, which provides faster data access times compared to slower 5.4K RPM drives. This means that the drive can quickly retrieve and transfer data, making it ideal for applications that require high-speed data access.
The SAS 12GBPS interface provides fast data transfer speeds, allowing for high-speed data transfer between the drive and the host device. This makes the drive suitable for applications that require high-speed data transfer, such as video editing or data backup.
The drive also features advanced technology, such as Seagate's Advanced Write Caching, which improves the drive's performance by reducing write latencies. Additionally, the drive has a MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 2 million hours, which ensures that the drive is reliable and has a long lifespan.
Compatibility
The Seagate ST12000NM006J Exos X18 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS hard drive is compatible with servers and storage systems that support SAS 12GBPS interface and have a SAS 12GBPS host bus adapter (HBA) installed. It is also compatible with RAID controllers that support SAS 12GBPS and have the appropriate ports for connecting the drive.
It is important to note that the drive is not compatible with systems that only support SATA interface. Additionally, the drive may require a firmware update to work properly with certain systems or controllers. It is recommended to check the compatibility of the drive with the specific system or controller before purchasing.
The drive also requires specific power and environmental conditions to function properly. It requires a voltage of +12V and a maximum operating temperature of 60°C. It is also recommended to use the drive in a controlled environment with a temperature range of 5°C to 55°C.
Workload Reliability
The Seagate ST12000NM006J Exos X18 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS HDD is a highly reliable hard drive that is designed for use in enterprise-level applications. The Exos X18 is built with Seagate's advanced technologies such as multi-drive firmware and advanced power management, which help to ensure that the hard drive is able to withstand the demands of high-usage environments.
One of the key features of the Exos X18 is its high storage capacity of 12TB. This allows for the storage of large amounts of data, making it ideal for use in data centers, cloud storage, and other high-demand applications. The 7.2K RPM speed of the hard drive also ensures fast data access times, making it ideal for use in environments where data retrieval speed is a priority.
The SAS 12GBPS interface of the Exos X18 is also a major contributing factor to its reliability. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a high-speed interface that is designed for use in high-performance storage systems. The 12GBPS data transfer rate ensures that data can be transferred quickly and efficiently, reducing the risk of data loss and ensuring that data is always available when needed.
Main Specifications about this Seagate ST12000NM006J
- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Part Number or SKU# ST12000NM006J
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Storage Capacity: 12TB Hard Disk
Technical Information of Seagate 12TB Hard Drive
- Enclosure : Internal
- Interface : SAS 12GBPS
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
- Helium Sealed-drive Design : Yes
- Superparity : Yes
- Low Halogen : Yes
- Powerchoice™ Idle Power Technology : Yes
- Powerchoice™ Power/performance Technology : Yes
- Low Halogen/hot-plug Support : Yes
- Organic Solderability Preservative : Yes
- Rsa 2048 Firmware Verification (sd&d) : Yes
Applications
- Scalable Hyperscale Applications/cloud Data Centers
- Massive Scale-out Data Centers
- Big Data 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
Performance for SAS 12GBPS Hard Disk
- Interface Access Speed (gb/s) : 12.0, 6.0, 3.0
- Sustained Data Transfer Rate Od (max): 270/258 MBPS
- Random Read/write 4k Qd16 Wcd (iops) : 170/550
- Average Latency : 4.16 Ms
- Interface Ports : Dual
- Buffer : 256 MB
- Rotational Speed : 7200 Rpm
Dimensions and Weight
- Width: 4 Inch
- Depth: 5.8 Inch
- Height: 1 Inch
- Weight: 1.52 Lbs
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model's matching features with your current system.
The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives have become increasingly popular for their increasing use in high-end workstations and servers. These drives are employed in consumer desktops and modern servers for their speed and reliability. Enterprises have made the SAS hard drives their de-facto standard. Now, the 12Gbps speed throws the usefulness of these drives up a notch.
Most professional hosting providers now use SAS 12Gbps hard drives for data production. These drives have proven useful in high input/output operations and critical website functions. Users trust these drives because there is no risk of data loss, corruption, or downtime.
Faster Throughput
SAS 12Gbps drives read, write, and process data within split seconds. The latest 12Gbps disks use the latest RAID hardware technology to offer faster data transfer and recovery rates. They are perfect for sequential data, high workloads, and random IOPS alike.
This function allows them to be best suited for servers that have 100 percent duty cycles. They do not only work with desktops and PCs, but they can read/write data 24/7.
Higher Performance
SAS 12Gbps HDDs have received the utmost attention in the market as a result of their high performance. These performance benefits allow it to be useful for a wide variety of applications. For instance, a SAS 12Gbps connection can support up to four wide lanes per connection.
Connecting JBOD with these SAS drives can support up to 1200MB/s. These high-performance drives do not only help handle large workloads; they also offer cost-effective expansion to an already robust system.
Also, each 12Gbps high-performance SAS drive can offer users a rotational speed of up to 15000 rpm.
They provide a great bandwidth enough to perform efficiently. The robust performance of SAS 12Gbps drives clearly a worthy investment for improved performance of servers and desktops. They provide very large amounts of storage options and are a cost-effective choice for users.
Utmost Flexibility
Flexibility is one of the best benefits of SAS 12Gbps drives. These drives have configured flexibility, which allows them to work perfectly with several devices without modification or changes. Many of them feature a Universal Serial controller for seamless system support.
SAS 12Gbps hard drives can also be partitioned into a storage pool and assigned to servers for work-intensive applications. They are a perfect fit for server systems, including reservation systems, medical imaging, and more!
Only this range of SAS hard drives can provide users with the best worlds of flexibility. This way, allows them to support use with other drives.
Increased Availability
12Gbps SAS-based storage systems have the benefit of dual-port capability. This allows them to provide a redundant path to the drives in case of controller failover. These drives also operate on separate point-to-point connections. That way, it is rare for drive connection loss to affect them.
SAS 12Gbps HDDs are built to handle the rigours of heavy workloads and enterprise use. They also safeguard data integrity, thanks to their ability to comprehensively verify data and correct errors.Warranty
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