Product Overview of the Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro
Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro is an internal hard disk drive (HDD) that provides high-capacity storage for your computer system. It is a powerful and reliable device that is designed for heavy workloads and data-intensive applications. This hard drive has a massive storage capacity of 18TB and runs at a speed of 7200 RPM (rotations per minute), making it suitable for professional use. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro and examine its features and benefits.
Capacity and Speed
The Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro has a storage capacity of 18TB, making it one of the largest HDDs available in the market. This enormous storage capacity is suitable for storing large files, such as videos, images, and documents, and is ideal for professional photographers, video editors, and content creators. The 7200 RPM speed ensures that data can be accessed and transferred quickly, making it an excellent choice for users who need to work with large amounts of data.
512e SATA-6GBPS
The Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro uses the 512e SATA-6GBPS interface, which provides faster data transfer speeds than its predecessor, the SATA II interface. The 512e format means that each sector of the hard drive contains 512 bytes of data, which is more efficient than the 4K sector format used in some older HDDs. This interface also allows for hot-swapping, which means that the hard drive can be replaced without shutting down the system, making it convenient for users who need to upgrade their storage without interrupting their work.
256MB Buffer
The Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro has a 256MB buffer, which is a temporary storage space for data that is being transferred to and from the hard drive. This buffer allows data to be accessed quickly and efficiently, reducing the risk of data loss or corruption. It also improves the overall performance of the hard drive, making it faster and more reliable.
IronWolf Health Management
The Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro is equipped with IronWolf Health Management, which is a software that monitors the hard drive's health and performance. This software can detect and prevent potential issues before they become serious problems, ensuring that your data is always safe and secure. It also provides information about the hard drive's temperature, workload, and other important metrics, allowing users to optimize the hard drive's performance and prevent damage or data loss.
Multi-user Environments
The Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro is designed for multi-user environments and can support up to 16 users simultaneously. This feature is useful for small businesses, workgroups, and other organizations that need to share large amounts of data. The hard drive's performance remains consistent even when multiple users are accessing the data, ensuring that everyone can work efficiently without experiencing slowdowns or interruptions.
Reliability
The Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro is a highly reliable device that is designed for continuous operation. It is built with advanced features that ensure data integrity and prevent data loss, such as rotational vibration sensors, which detect and compensate for vibrations that can cause data errors. It also has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.2 million hours, which means that it can operate continuously for a long time without failing.
In summary, the Seagate ST18000NT001 Ironwolf Pro is an excellent choice for users who need high-capacity storage for their professional work. Its massive storage capacity, fast speed, and advanced features make it ideal for storing large files and running data-intensive applications. The 512e SATA
General Information ST18000NT001 HDD
- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Manufacturer Part Number: ST18000NT001
- Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Sub-Type: SATA-6GBPS
Technical Features
- Capacity : 18 TB
- Enclosure : Internal
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
- Sustained Data Transfer Rate Od (max) : 285 Mb/s
- Interface Ports : Single
- Buffer : 256 MB
- Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
Best-fit Applications
- Drive Bays Supported : Unlimited
- Mtbf : 2,500,000 Hours
- Disk Format : 512e
- Recording Technology : Conventional Magnetic Recording (cmr)
Dimension and Weight
- Width: 4 Inch
- Depth: 5.8 Inch
- Height: 1 Inch
- Weight: 1.52 Lbs
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When it comes to storing files and processing information, it is difficult to shove the impressive SATA hard drives aside. Although many people tend to regard hard disk drives as old technology, the new highly-performing variants have raised the bar. One of the most impressive variants is hard drives with the SATA interface and transfer speed of up to 6Gbps.
These are among the best drives to buy presently. They come with flash-speed disks that load several times faster than traditional hard drives. Another added advantage is that they come in either 2.5-inch sizes or 3.5-inch sizes. Users can find SATA 6Gbps hard drives that will nicely fit their case or enclosure.
SATA 6Gbps hard drives are designed to offer maximum performance. They connect to servers, PCs, or desktop computers via SATA 6Gbps cables. Despite their compact 2.5" to 3.5" sizes, they feature a dynamic cache of up to 64MB. Having these types of storage devices in hand will improve work efficiency and productivity.
Improved Storage Capacity and Performance
There are SATA 6Gbps hard drives that can give users a blend of HDD and SSD functionality. A device that can give a synergistic effect on both storage units will surely offer a higher level of performance. Users will find drives with traditional storage capacity up to 22TB. Most of these drives also come along with NAND technology for enhanced performance.
The read-write speed is something that will give users optimum satisfaction. With the SATA 6Gbps interface, users can expect a read speed of up to 400MB/s. Not only that, but some drives also run at up to 10000 rpm. Even at that rate, they are generally quiet, and they generate less heat.
Drives that use the SATA 6Gbps interface have been built to learn users' most used applications effectively. This engineering allows them to load those applications faster. It also helps gaming consoles to load the games initially after users have launched the game. There is everything to get excited about when it comes to these drives.
The point of the SATA 6Gbps interface is to enhance the quality of traditional mechanical hard drives. They are available at different capacity choices and RPM choices.
Reliable Data Recovery
There are possibilities of data accidents such as accidental deletion, formatting, virus attack, unexpected power shutdown, and partition loss. If such losses occur, data recovery software can easily recover the data from SATA 6Gbps hard drives. Data can be easily recovered, undelete, and unformatted from these SATA hard drives
Dynamic Cache
The dynamic cache is one of these drives most impressive features despite not being so evident to users. It improves the performance of the SATA 6Gbps drives in real time with optimized cache allocation. This function allocates more cache towards the read and writes functions. That is why users will find that read and write speeds are usually almost equal.Warranty
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30-days to 3 years warranty:
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(b) any misuse outside the instructions in the user manual for any specific product;
(c) damaged caused by other hardware or equipment. The warranty will void if the item is returned with physical damage, damage to the retail box, removed from the box, counterfeit labels/labelled by them, or any modifications of internal and external covers. Data loss or damages to any other equipment we do not cover by our offered warranty.
What is the Manufacturer/Brand Warranty?
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