Seagate ST2000NM000BSP Hard Drive 2TB SATA3 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 3.5in

The Seagate ST2000NM000B is a high-performance, enterprise-class hard drive designed to meet the demanding requirements of large-scale data storage systems. As part of Seagate’s Exos series, this drive is engineered for continuous, high-volume data operations, making it an ideal choice for enterprise servers, data centers, NAS (Network-Attached Storage), and other storage environments that require robust, reliable performance with large capacity.

With an impressive balance of capacity, speed, and durability, the ST2000NM000B offers features designed to optimize data security, performance, and operational efficiency, making it a top-tier storage solution for businesses and organizations looking to ensure their critical data is handled securely and efficiently.

Key Features and Specifications of the Seagate ST2000NM000B:

1. Capacity:

• 2TB Storage Capacity: The ST2000NM000B provides 2 terabytes (2,000 GB) of storage, ideal for moderate to large-scale data storage needs. Whether used in an enterprise server, RAID array, or as part of a storage solution, this capacity is well-suited for managing significant amounts of business-critical data and applications.

2. Form Factor:

• 3.5-inch Enterprise HDD: The drive comes in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, widely compatible with a variety of enterprise systems, including rack-mounted servers, storage arrays, and network-attached storage devices. This form factor allows for easy integration into most existing setups in data centers or business infrastructures.

3. Interface:

• SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III): The ST2000NM000B is equipped with the SATA III interface, which offers a high data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s. This interface ensures that the drive can handle high-speed data transmission while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of devices such as enterprise servers, RAID arrays, and NAS devices.

4. Performance:

• Cache Size: This drive is equipped with 128MB cache, which accelerates data read and write operations by storing frequently accessed data temporarily. The larger cache improves overall system performance by reducing latency and optimizing data throughput.
• 7200 RPM Speed: The ST2000NM000B operates at 7200 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute), providing fast read and write speeds, which is ideal for environments requiring quick data access. While not as fast as some higher RPM drives, the 7200 RPM speed offers a good balance between performance and power efficiency, making it suitable for a variety of applications.

5. Reliability and Durability:

• Designed for 24/7 Operation: Like other enterprise-class drives, the ST2000NM000B is built for 24/7 operation, making it ideal for mission-critical applications where downtime is not an option. Its ability to operate continuously without degradation in performance is essential for businesses and data centers.
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): With a high MTBF of up to 2.5 million hours, the ST2000NM000B offers exceptional durability and reliability. This makes it well-suited for large-scale operations where system uptime and reliability are critical to maintaining business continuity.
• Workload Rate: The drive is designed to handle a 550 TB/year workload, making it suitable for environments where heavy write operations and continuous data access are the norm, such as in server farms or data center applications.

6. Data Protection and Security:

• Seagate Secure™: The ST2000NM000B includes Seagate Secure™ technology, which offers hardware-based encryption to ensure that sensitive data is protected. This feature is particularly valuable in environments where data security is a priority, such as in financial institutions, healthcare, or other industries that handle sensitive customer or business data.
• Advanced Format (4K sectors): The ST2000NM000B uses the Advanced Format (AF) with 4K sectors, which helps improve storage density, data integrity, and error correction capabilities. The AF format is increasingly common in enterprise-grade drives and is designed to improve performance and reliability.

7. Energy Efficiency:

• Low Power Consumption: Despite its high performance, the ST2000NM000B is designed to be energy-efficient. The 7200 RPM speed and optimized power consumption help lower the operating costs in large-scale data storage environments, where power efficiency is a significant concern, especially in 24/7 operating systems.
• Idle Power Management: The drive offers energy-saving features, such as Idle Power Management, that allow it to reduce power usage when not in active operation, helping to minimize overall energy consumption without sacrificing performance.