The ST12000VE0008 Seagate 12TB 7.2K RPM SATA-6GBPS 256MB 3.5-inch hard drive is a high-capacity storage solution for desktops and servers. It has a storage capacity of 12 terabytes (TB) and uses the SATA III (Serial ATA) interface with a data transfer rate of 6 Gbps. The hard drive also has a rotation speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM) and a 256MB buffer size.
The SATA III interface is a widely used interface for connecting storage devices to computers, it is the most common interface for hard drives, it allows for faster data transfer speeds compared to the previous versions of SATA. The 6 Gbps data transfer rate provides fast data transfer speeds that allow for faster data access and improved overall performance.
The 7,200 RPM rotation speed allows for faster data access, making the drive suitable for use in applications that require high performance and high storage capacity. The 256MB buffer size will also allow for faster access to frequently accessed data, improving overall performance.
This drive is intended for use internally, and it is compatible with most systems that have a 3.5-inch drive bay and the SATA III interface. It's also important to check if your system has enough power and cooling capacity to handle the drive, as it's a high-performance drive.
It's worth noting that this drive is part of Seagate's Barracuda series which is designed to be used in consumer's computers, and it's not built to sustain continuous operation like enterprise-level drives, it's also not equipped with advanced technologies to handle vibrations or error correction codes.
Serial Advanced Technology AttachmentThe ST12000VE0008 Seagate 12TB 7.2K RPM 6GBPS 256MB 3.5-inch hard drive uses the SATA III (Serial ATA) interface, which is a widely used interface for connecting storage devices to computers. SATA is a standard interface for connecting storage devices, such as hard drives and solid-state drives, to a computer's motherboard.
SATA III, also known as SATA 6 Gbps, is the latest version of the SATA interface and supports data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbps. This provides faster data transfer speeds compared to the previous versions of SATA, allowing for faster data access and improved overall performance. The drive also features a 256MB buffer size which will also allow for faster access to frequently accessed data, improving overall performance.
SATA III is backward compatible with previous versions of SATA, which means it can be used with systems that have SATA I or SATA II interfaces. However, to take advantage of the faster data transfer rates of SATA III, the system will need to have a SATA III controller.
It's worth noting that SATA interface is a cost-effective option for connecting storage devices to a computer, it's widely used in consumer-level computers and it's not designed for high-performance, high-reliability and high-availability environments like enterprise-level systems.
ScalabilityThe ST12000VE0008 Seagate 12TB 7.2K RPM 6GBPS 256MB 3.5-inch hard drive is a high-capacity storage solution that provides large storage capacity and fast data transfer speeds. However, in terms of scalability, it is limited by the fact that it uses the SATA III (Serial ATA) interface.
SATA interface is a point-to-point connection between the host and the drive, which means that each drive must be connected to a separate SATA controller. This limits the number of drives that can be connected to a single controller, and therefore the scalability of the system.
Additionally, the drive is intended for use internally, and it is compatible with most systems that have a 3.5-inch drive bay and the SATA III interface. However, if you need more storage capacity, you will need to install additional hard drives, which can increase the complexity and cost of the system.
In comparison, SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface supports multiple lanes, allowing for multiple drives to be connected to a single host bus adapter, providing increased scalability and improved performance. However, it's worth noting that this product is a consumer-level drive, which is not built to sustain continuous operation like enterprise-level drives, it's also not equipped with advanced technologies to handle vibrations or error correction codes.
In conclusion, while this product Seagate 12TB 7.2K RPM 6GBPS 256MB 3.5-inch hard drive provides large storage capacity and fast data transfer speeds, its scalability is limited by the SATA III interface.
General Information:
Manufacturer : Seagate
Manufacturer Model : ST12000VE0008
Product Line : Skyhawk AI
Product Name : Skyhawk AI ST12000VE0008 12TB Hard Drive
Key Features:
Storage Capacity : 12 TB
Enclosure : Internal
Interface : SATA-6GBPS
Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
BEST-FIT APPLICATIONS :
Network Video Recorders (NVR)
Ai-Enabled NVR Systems
Video-Edge NVRS
Nvrs With Advanced Analytics
Performance:
Drive Bays Supported : 16+
Ai Streams : 16
Hd Cameras Supported : Up To 64
I/O Data-Transfer Rate (Max) : 600 MBPS
Max Sustained Data Rate : 250 MBPS
Buffer : 256 MB
RELIABILITY/DATA INTEGRITY :
Tarnish Resistant : Yes
Load/Unload Cycles : 300,000
Nonrecoverable Read Errors Per Bits Read (Max) : 1 Per 10e15
Power-On Hours Per Year (24×7) : 8760
Workload Rate Limit (WRL) : 550
MTBF : 2,000,000 Hours
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