Seagate ST6000NM024B

Overview

The Seagate ST6000NM024B is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for enterprise servers and storage arrays that require 6 TB of storage capacity with consistent performance and continuous reliability. Featuring a 7200 rpm spindle speed and a 256 MB cache, it delivers up to 250 MB per second sustained transfer rates, making it well suited for handling large datasets and demanding workloads in 24x7 environments.

Key features

• Dual port 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables high availability and multipath configurations for enterprise-grade connectivity.
• Hardware-based self-encryption certified to FIPS 140-3 protects sensitive data both during operation and when the drive is retired or redeployed.
• Workload rating of 550 TB per year supports heavy-duty use cases such as virtualization, file serving, and video surveillance storage.
• Advanced write caching and Seagate RAID Rebuild technology reduce latency and improve data integrity in RAID environments.
• Supports both 512e and 4Kn sector formats, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of legacy and modern host systems.
• Designed for continuous 24x7 operation with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of two million hours, providing dependable uptime.

Key specs

• Capacity: 6 TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS with dual port access
• Spindle speed: 7200 rpm
• Cache: 256 MB
• Sustained transfer rate: up to 250 MB/s
• Workload rating: 550 TB per year
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Sector formats supported: 512e and 4Kn
• Encryption: FIPS 140-3 certified hardware self-encryption

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive integrates seamlessly into enterprise storage systems that use SAS interfaces, supporting dual port connections for redundancy and multipath access. Its compatibility with both 512e and 4Kn sector formats allows it to fit into a variety of server and storage array configurations, whether legacy or modern. The 12 Gb/s SAS interface ensures fast data transfer and reliable communication with host systems.

Performance and reliability

With a 7200 rpm spindle speed and a large 256 MB cache, the drive maintains steady data throughput suitable for demanding applications. The advanced write caching reduces latency, while Seagate RAID Rebuild technology and T10 DIF provide enhanced data integrity, especially in RAID setups. Its high workload rating and two million hour MTBF make it a strong choice for environments that require continuous operation without interruption.

Ideal uses and environments

The ST6000NM024B is well suited to enterprise environments such as file servers, virtualization clusters, video surveillance archives, and backup targets. Its robust encryption and reliability features make it a good match for organizations that handle sensitive data and require storage solutions that operate reliably around the clock. This drive fits well in setups where data security, availability, and performance are critical.

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