Product Overview of 4TB Hard Drive
Seagate ST4000NM012A is a 4TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6GBPS 512e 3.5-inch hard drive manufactured by Seagate Technology LLC. This drive is a part of Seagate's Exos 7E8 series designed for enterprise-level data storage applications. This hard drive is known for its reliability and high-performance capabilities, making it a popular choice among businesses and data centers. In this article, we will take a closer look at the features and benefits of the Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive.
CapacityThe Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive comes with a storage capacity of 4TB, which makes it ideal for storing large amounts of data. This drive can hold up to 800,000 photos, 1.6 million songs, or 150 hours of HD video, making it perfect for data-intensive applications such as video editing, data backup, and archiving.
PerformanceThe Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive boasts a spin speed of 7,200 RPM, which means it can read and write data faster than lower RPM drives. This makes it a great choice for applications that require fast data access, such as online transaction processing, high-performance computing, and data analysis.
InterfaceThe Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive features a SATA 6GBPS interface, which enables it to transfer data at a maximum speed of 6GBPS. This high-speed interface makes it easy to transfer large amounts of data quickly, which is essential for businesses and data centers that deal with large amounts of data.
Form FactorThe Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive comes in a 3.5-inch form factor, which is the standard size for desktop computers and servers. This makes it easy to install the drive in most standard computer cases and server bays.
Advanced Format TechnologyThe Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive features advanced format technology, which enables it to store data in 512-byte sectors. This improves the drive's efficiency and enables it to store more data per platter. The advanced format technology also makes it compatible with modern operating systems and applications.
ReliabilityThe Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive is designed for enterprise-level data storage applications and is known for its high reliability. This drive features rotational vibration sensors, which enable it to maintain its performance even in environments with high levels of vibration. It also has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours, which means it can run continuously for several years without failure.
Power ConsumptionThe Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive has a power consumption of 5.6 watts when idle and 9.0 watts when operating. This low power consumption makes it an energy-efficient choice for businesses and data centers, which can help reduce electricity bills.
CompatibilityThe Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS. It also supports a range of applications, including data backup and archiving, video editing, and high-performance computing.
Summary, the Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive is a reliable, high-performance, and energy-efficient storage solution designed for enterprise-level data storage applications. Its advanced format technology, high-speed interface, and large storage capacity make it an ideal choice for businesses and data centers that deal with large amounts of data. With a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours and rotational vibration sensors, the Seagate ST4000NM012A hard drive is a reliable and durable storage solution that can operate continuously for several years without failure.
General Information about the Seagate ST4000NM012A- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Part Number or SKU# ST4000NM012A
- Type: Internal Hard Drive (HDD)
- HDD Type: SATA-6GBPS
- Product Type: Internal Hard Drive
- Capacity: 4 TB
- Cache : 256 MB
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Average Seek Time : 8.5 ms
- Drive Self Test
- Support for S.M.A.R.T.
- Native Command Queuing
- Perpendicular Recording Technology
- On-the-fly Error-correction Algorithms
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
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