Seagate Exos 7E8 Enterprise 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s HDD

Overview

The Seagate ST2000NM004A is a 2TB internal hard drive designed for enterprise use, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It connects through a 12Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, which ensures reliable and consistent data transfer rates, making it well-suited for demanding server and data center environments. With a 256MB cache, this drive supports sustained throughput and dependable storage for heavy workloads.

This hard drive fits standard enterprise storage systems and SAS backplanes, providing a practical solution for businesses that require high-capacity and durable storage for critical data. It is ideal for managing large databases, virtualization platforms, and intensive file storage tasks.

Key features

• 12Gb/s SAS interface delivers fast and stable connectivity for enterprise environments
• 7200 RPM spindle speed maintains consistent performance under heavy workloads
• 256MB cache memory improves data handling and responsiveness during intensive operations
• 3.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with most enterprise storage systems and backplanes
• Designed to provide reliable and durable storage for critical business data

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 2TB
• Interface: 12Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache size: 256MB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch internal drive

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface, which is common in enterprise-grade servers and storage arrays. It is compatible with systems that support SAS backplanes, making it a strong choice for data centers and IT environments that require high-speed, reliable storage connections.

Ideal uses and environments

The Seagate ST2000NM004A is well suited to enterprise applications such as database management, virtualization, and large-scale file storage. Its balance of capacity, speed, and reliability makes it a solid option for businesses that need dependable storage solutions to support critical workloads and maintain data integrity in demanding environments.