Seagate ST12000VE001 Skyhawk AI 12 TB Hard Drive – 3.5″ Internal

The Seagate IronWolf Pro ST12000VE001 is a high-performance hard disk drive (HDD) specifically designed for NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems, providing reliable, scalable, and fast storage solutions for home and business environments. Below is an in-depth description of its features:

General Overview:

The Seagate IronWolf Pro ST12000VE001 is a 12TB 3.5-inch SATA HDD, designed for demanding NAS applications with the capability to handle large amounts of data, simultaneous multi-user access, and 24/7 operation. It is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, creative professionals, and even enterprise environments requiring high-capacity storage, scalability, and data redundancy.

Key Features:

1. High Capacity Storage:

• 12TB Storage Capacity: The ST12000VE001 offers a massive 12TB storage capacity, which allows users to store vast amounts of data, including high-definition video, large datasets, backups, and virtual machines.
• Scalable Solution: With IronWolf Pro drives, users can easily scale up storage capacities to meet growing demands, offering flexibility in data management and storage expansion.

2. Optimized for NAS:

• NAS-Optimized: Designed specifically for NAS systems, the IronWolf Pro drive ensures optimized performance and reliability in multi-drive environments, which is essential for workloads that require constant access to large files.
• Supports RAID Configurations: The drive supports a variety of RAID configurations (including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10), providing redundancy, fault tolerance, and data protection against potential drive failures.
• IronWolf Health Management (IHM): This drive is equipped with IronWolf Health Management, a system that allows users to monitor the health of the drive, receive early warnings of potential issues, and optimize the drive’s lifespan.

3. Performance and Speed:

• 7200 RPM Speed: The IronWolf Pro operates at 7200 RPM, delivering fast data access speeds, lower latency, and superior performance compared to drives with lower rotational speeds. This makes it highly suitable for high-demand NAS applications and data-intensive tasks.
• Cache Size: The 12TB version comes with a large 256MB cache, enhancing data throughput and improving overall performance during write-heavy operations and large file transfers.
• High Data Transfer Rates: With data transfer rates of up to 250 MB/s, the IronWolf Pro ST12000VE001 can handle large data movements and quick retrieval of information for multi-user access environments.

4. Reliability and Durability:

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Seagate’s IronWolf Pro drives are designed for long-term durability with a high MTBF of 1 million hours. This makes it ideal for environments that require high availability and minimal downtime.
• Endurance and Reliability: The drive is engineered to handle up to 300TB/year workload rate, making it suitable for high-traffic and heavy-duty applications where reliability is critical.
• Workload Rate: With the ability to handle intensive workloads, the IronWolf Pro is built to perform in 24/7 operational conditions, which is crucial for always-on NAS systems.

5. Advanced Technologies:

• AgileArray Technology: Seagate’s AgileArray technology offers dual-plane balancing and RAID optimization, ensuring enhanced performance and system reliability for multi-drive NAS configurations.
• Multi-User Performance: The IronWolf Pro supports multi-user environments and can handle workloads from 1 to 16 bay NAS systems, enabling seamless access and transfer of data for multiple users simultaneously.
• Vibration Protection: The drive is designed with rotational vibration (RV) sensors that protect it from potential damage caused by vibrations, ensuring data integrity and improved reliability in multi-bay NAS setups.

6. Data Protection & Security:

• Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services: The drive includes a 3-year subscription to Seagate’s Rescue Data Recovery Services, which provides peace of mind in the event of a data loss. This service covers up to 2TB of data recovery for failed drives, offering users an added layer of protection for their valuable data.
• Advanced Power Loss Data Protection: The IronWolf Pro features advanced power loss protection, preventing data corruption in case of an unexpected power outage, ensuring that no data is lost during shutdowns.