Seagate ST10000NM0478

Overview

The Seagate ST10000NM0478 is a 10TB internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments that demand reliable, high-capacity storage. It fits into any standard 3.5-inch bay and connects via a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a 256 MB cache, it delivers sustained transfer rates up to 261 MB/s, making it well suited for handling large datasets and frequent file access with efficiency.

This drive features a helium-sealed enclosure that reduces internal air resistance, which lowers power consumption, heat generation, and vibration. Its robust design supports continuous 24/7 operation with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours and an annualized failure rate (AFR) of just 0.35 percent, ensuring long-term durability in demanding storage systems.

Key features

• Helium-sealed enclosure reduces power use and vibration, enhancing reliability and efficiency during continuous operation
• Large 256 MB cache improves responsiveness for frequently accessed files and speeds up data transfers
• 7200 RPM spindle speed supports steady performance for enterprise workloads and fast data access
• SATA III 6 Gb/s interface ensures smooth and consistent data flow in standard server and storage setups
• Designed for 24/7 workloads with a high MTBF and low AFR, minimizing downtime and maintenance needs
• High capacity of 10TB in a single 3.5-inch drive reduces the physical footprint of storage arrays and servers

Key specs

• Capacity: 10 TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache size: 256 MB
• Sustained transfer rate: up to 261 MB/s
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2.5 million hours
• Annualized failure rate (AFR): 0.35%
• Enclosure: Helium-sealed

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, which is widely supported by most modern servers, desktop workstations, and storage arrays. It fits into any standard 3.5-inch drive bay, making it easy to integrate into existing enterprise storage systems, NAS appliances, and RAID configurations. Its compatibility with common server hardware ensures straightforward installation and reliable operation in large-scale data centers or creative work environments.

Ideal uses and environments

The Seagate ST10000NM0478 excels in environments where large storage capacity and continuous operation are critical. It is a strong choice for rack-mounted servers, hyperscale clusters, and extensive RAID arrays where maximizing capacity per bay is essential. Creative teams working with video editing and large media files, video surveillance systems requiring constant recording, and big-data analytics platforms that process information nonstop will benefit from its steady performance and durability.

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