Seagate ST2000NM0045

Overview

The Seagate ST2000NM0045 is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments that require reliable, always-on storage. With a 2TB capacity and a SAS 6Gb/s interface, it supports demanding workloads such as databases, virtual machines, analytics, and large-scale backups. The drive spins at 7200 RPM and features a 128MB cache, delivering sustained transfer speeds up to 215MB/s and maintaining an average latency of 4.16 milliseconds to ensure consistent performance in multi-drive RAID configurations.

Key features

• High-capacity 2TB storage in a standard 3.5 inch form factor suitable for enterprise racks and servers
• SAS 6Gb/s interface ensures fast and reliable connectivity with enterprise backplanes and RAID enclosures
• 7200 RPM spindle speed combined with a 128MB cache enhances data throughput and responsiveness
• Engineered for continuous 24x7 operation with a workload rating of up to 550TB per year, supporting heavy data center demands
• Seagate Secure self-encrypting technology protects data both in transit and at rest, with instant secure erase for quick and secure drive retirement or redeployment
• Low power consumption of approximately 6.3 watts during active use and 4.75 watts when idle helps reduce energy costs and heat generation in dense server environments
• Designed to maintain reliability with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of two million hours, minimizing downtime in critical applications

Key specs

• Capacity: 2TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache size: 128MB
• Sustained transfer rate: up to 215MB/s
• Average latency: 4.16 milliseconds
• Workload rating: 550TB per year
• MTBF: 2 million hours
• Power consumption: 6.3W active, 4.75W idle

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface, which is common in enterprise storage systems and RAID enclosures. It fits standard 3.5 inch drive bays and integrates seamlessly with servers and storage arrays that support SAS connections. Its design supports high-density rack environments and virtualization hosts where consistent data access and throughput are critical.

Ideal uses and environments

The ST2000NM0045 is well suited for data centers and enterprise IT setups that require dependable storage for critical applications. It performs reliably in continuous operation scenarios such as hosting databases, managing virtual machines, archiving high-definition surveillance footage, and serving as backup storage. Its balance of capacity, speed, and security features makes it a strong choice for organizations that cannot afford downtime or data loss.

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