The ST4000NM016A is a high-capacity hard disk drive manufactured by Seagate, designed to meet the storage needs of enterprise-level data centers. With a storage capacity of 4TB, 7.2K RPM, and SATA 6GBPS interface, this hard drive offers reliable performance and enhanced data protection features that are critical in data-intensive environments. This article provides an in-depth explanation of the ST4000NM016A's key features, benefits, and applications.
CapacityThe ST4000NM016A offers an impressive storage capacity of 4TB, which is ideal for storing large files, such as media content, virtual machines, and database files. This capacity also makes it suitable for backup and archiving purposes. The 4TB capacity is more than enough to accommodate the storage needs of small and medium-sized businesses.
The ST4000NM016A has a spindle speed of 7.2K RPM, which is the standard for enterprise-level hard drives. This high spindle speed allows for faster data access and retrieval, making it ideal for applications that require fast data access, such as online transaction processing, data warehousing, and analytics.
InterfaceThe ST4000NM016A has a SATA-6GBPS interface, which is the standard for modern hard disk drives. This interface offers faster data transfer rates, allowing for faster data backups, restores, and transfers. The SATA interface is also backward compatible with older SATA interfaces, making it easy to integrate with existing systems.
ReliabilityThe ST4000NM016A is a highly reliable hard drive that is designed for continuous operation in data-intensive environments. The hard drive features an MTBF (mean time between failure) of 2 million hours, making it highly dependable. Additionally, the hard drive features a rotational vibration tolerance of 12.5 rad/s², which reduces the effects of vibration on the hard drive, ensuring that data remains safe and accessible.
Power ConsumptionThe ST4000NM016A consumes low power, making it energy-efficient, which can save businesses money on their energy bills. The hard drive has an average power consumption of 6.9 watts when active and 4.8 watts when idle, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to reduce their energy consumption.
ApplicationsThe ST4000NM016A is an ideal hard drive for applications that require large amounts of storage, fast data access, and high reliability. It is suitable for a range of data-intensive applications, including:
- Online transaction processing: This hard drive is ideal for applications that require fast data access, such as online transaction processing.
- Data warehousing: The ST4000NM016A is suitable for data warehousing applications that require large amounts of storage.
- Analytics: The hard drive is ideal for analytics applications that require fast data access and processing.
- Backup and archiving: The hard drive is suitable for backup and archiving applications, thanks to its high storage capacity.
- Cloud storage: The hard drive is suitable for cloud storage applications that require high storage capacity, fast data access, and reliability.
Overall, the Seagate ST4000NM016A is an enterprise-level hard disk drive that offers reliable performance, enhanced data protection features, and a high storage capacity of 4TB. It is ideal for data-intensive applications such as online transaction processing, data warehousing, analytics, backup, and archiving. With its high reliability and low power consumption, the ST4000NM016A is an excellent choice for businesses looking for a dependable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient storage solution.
General Information about the Seagate ST4000NM016A- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Model Number or SKU# ST4000NM016A
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- SSD Type: SATA-6GBPS
- Capacity :4TB Storage
- Enclosure : Internal
- Interface : Sata-6gbps
- Bytes Per Sector : 512n
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
- Mtbf : 2 Million Hours
- Humidity Sensor : Yes
- Super Parity : Yes
- Low Halogen : Yes
- Powerchoice™ Technology : Yes
- Advanced Write Caching (2m Internal Nor Flash) : Yes
- Hyperscale Applications/cloud Data Centers
- Massive Scale-out Data Centers
- Oltp And Hpc 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
- Interface Access Speed (GB/S) : 6.0, 3.0, 1.5
- Max. Sustained Transfer Rate : 215 MBPS
- Average Latency : 4.16 Ms
- Interface Ports : Single
- Buffer : 256 Mb
- Rotational Speed : 7200 Rpm
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
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