Seagate ST10000NM002G

Overview

The Seagate ST10000NM002G is a 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive designed to provide 10TB of storage capacity with a 12Gb/s SAS interface. It is built to support demanding server environments, storage arrays, and JBOD enclosures that require reliable dual port connectivity and consistent data throughput. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a 256MB cache, this drive delivers fast access to both random and sequential data, sustaining transfer rates up to 245MB per second to keep heavy workloads on track.

Key features

• Dual port 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures high availability and seamless integration in enterprise storage systems.
• Helium sealed enclosure reduces friction and vibration, lowering power consumption and improving drive longevity.
• PowerBalance technology optimizes energy use, helping data centers reduce operational costs and maintain cooler rack environments.
• Seagate Secure hardware encryption and Instant Secure Erase simplify data protection and secure drive retirement.
• Designed for continuous operation with a mean time between failures of 2.5 million hours, supporting 24/7 workloads.
• Large 256MB cache enhances performance for both backup and analytics tasks, ensuring smooth data handling.

Key specs

• Capacity: 10TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS with dual port
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache size: 256MB
• Sustained transfer rate: up to 245MB/s
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2.5 million hours
• Enclosure: Helium sealed

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive’s 12Gb/s SAS interface with dual port capability makes it compatible with a wide range of enterprise storage solutions, including servers, RAID arrays, and JBOD enclosures. The dual port design allows for redundant paths to the drive, enhancing fault tolerance and uptime in critical environments.

Performance and reliability

The combination of a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a large 256MB cache ensures responsive performance for both random and sequential data access. Sustaining transfer speeds up to 245MB per second, it handles intensive workloads such as backups, data analytics, and media processing efficiently. The helium sealed design and PowerBalance technology reduce mechanical wear and power consumption, contributing to a longer lifespan and dependable operation around the clock.

Ideal uses and environments

This hard drive is well suited for enterprise data centers, cloud storage clusters, and large-scale archival systems where high capacity and consistent performance are essential. It fits well in environments that demand secure data handling and energy efficiency, such as financial institutions, media production facilities, and surveillance storage setups. IT teams looking for a durable, high-capacity drive with built-in encryption and easy data sanitization will find this model a strong choice.

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