Seagate ST1200MM0009

Overview

The Seagate ST1200MM0009 is a 2.5-inch enterprise hard drive designed to deliver a reliable balance of capacity and speed for demanding server and storage environments. With 1.2 TB of storage and a spindle speed of 10,000 rpm, it ensures fast access to critical databases, virtual machines, and transactional workloads. Its SAS interface supports data transfer rates up to 12 Gb/s, making it well suited for high-throughput applications that require consistent responsiveness.

Key features

• SAS 12 Gb/s interface provides sustained throughput between 108 MB/s and 250 MB/s, supporting smooth data flow in busy enterprise systems.
• 128 MB cache buffer helps manage bursts of read and write activity, improving performance during peak usage or backup operations.
• Instant Secure Erase allows quick and secure removal of sensitive data, simplifying hardware repurposing or retirement.
• Seagate PowerChoice technology reduces power consumption to about 7.25 W during active use and 4.26 W when idle, helping data centers optimize energy efficiency.
• Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits easily into dense rack servers, SANs, and hyperconverged infrastructures where space and reliability are critical.
• Advanced format 512n with Seagate Fast Format enhances formatting efficiency and compatibility.
• Five-year limited warranty provides confidence for continuous enterprise operation and long-term deployment.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 1.2 TB
• Spindle speed: 10,000 rpm
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Average latency: 2.9 ms
• Cache memory: 128 MB
• Power consumption: approximately 7.25 W active, 4.26 W idle
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Advanced format: 512n
• Warranty: five-year limited

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive uses a SAS interface running at 12 Gb/s, which is compatible with enterprise-grade servers and storage arrays that support SAS connections. Its 2.5-inch size makes it a straightforward replacement or upgrade option for systems designed to accommodate small form factor drives, including dense rack-mounted servers and SAN environments.

Performance and reliability

The combination of a 10,000 rpm spindle speed and a 128 MB cache ensures that data access remains fast and consistent, even under heavy workloads. The low average latency of 2.9 ms contributes to quick response times, which is essential for transactional databases and virtualized environments. The drive’s robust design and five-year warranty reflect its readiness for continuous, high-demand enterprise use.

Ideal uses and environments

This hard drive is well suited for enterprise IT professionals managing data centers, cloud infrastructure, or virtualized servers that require a dependable storage solution with a balance of speed and capacity. It fits well in environments where space is limited but performance cannot be compromised, such as high-availability SANs and hyperconverged systems. Its power-saving features also make it a practical choice for organizations focused on energy efficiency without sacrificing throughput.

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