Product Overview of 2TB 7.2K RPM SAS 6GBPS 16MB Buffer Hard Drive
Seagate ST32000445SS is a high-capacity hard drive designed for enterprise storage systems. With a storage capacity of 2TB and a spindle speed of 7.2K RPM, it offers a reliable and efficient solution for storing and managing large amounts of data. In this article, we will provide a detailed overview of the Seagate ST32000445SS hard drive, including its features, specifications, performance, and compatibility.
Features and SpecificationsThe Seagate ST32000445SS hard drive comes with several features that make it suitable for enterprise storage environments. It features a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, which offers high-speed data transfer rates of up to 6Gbps, making it ideal for demanding applications that require fast data access and retrieval. The 16MB buffer size helps in improving overall performance by allowing the hard drive to store frequently accessed data in the buffer, reducing the need to access the physical disk platters frequently.
The hard drive also comes with a large storage capacity of 2TB, which provides ample space for storing vast amounts of data, including large files, multimedia content, and databases. The 7.2K RPM spindle speed ensures that the hard drive delivers fast and consistent performance, making it suitable for applications that require high throughput and low latency.
Reliability and DurabilitySeagate is known for its high-quality and reliable hard drives, and the ST32000445SS is no exception. It features a robust design that is built to withstand the demands of enterprise storage environments. It comes with rotational vibration tolerance, which helps in reducing the impact of vibrations that may occur in multi-drive systems, ensuring consistent performance and reliability.
The hard drive also features a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.2 million hours, which indicates its high level of reliability and durability. This means that the hard drive is designed to operate reliably for a long time, making it suitable for mission-critical applications that require 24/7 operation without any downtime.
PerformanceThe Seagate ST32000445SS hard drive offers impressive performance characteristics that make it suitable for demanding enterprise applications. With a spindle speed of 7.2K RPM, it delivers fast data transfer rates, allowing for quick data access and retrieval. The 16MB buffer size also helps in improving overall performance by reducing the need to access the physical disk platters frequently, resulting in faster data access times.
The SAS interface with a data transfer rate of up to 6Gbps ensures high-speed data transfer, making it suitable for applications that require fast and efficient data transfer, such as data-intensive applications, databases, and virtualized environments. The large storage capacity of 2TB provides ample space for storing large amounts of data, making it suitable for organizations with large data storage requirements.
CompatibilityThe Seagate ST32000445SS hard drive is designed to be compatible with enterprise storage systems that support SAS interface. It is compatible with a wide range of server systems, storage arrays, and RAID controllers that support SAS connectivity. This makes it a versatile option for upgrading or expanding storage capacity in existing enterprise storage systems.
The hard drive also supports various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix, making it compatible with a wide range of server environments. It is also compatible with major virtualization platforms, such as VMware and Hyper-V, making it suitable for virtualized environments.
- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Part Number or SKU# ST32000445SS
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Form Factor 3.5 Inch x 1/3H
- Capacity 2 TB
- Interface Type Serial Attached SCSI 2
- Buffer Size 16 MB
- Drive Transfer Rate 600 MBPS (External)
- Internal Data Rate 150 MBPS
- Seek Time 8.5 MS (Average)
- Track-to-Track Seek Time 0.5 MS
- Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
- Interfaces 2 x Serial Attached SCSI 2
- Compatible Bays 1 x internal - 3.5 Inch x 1/3H
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