Seagate ST10000NM0096

Overview

The Seagate ST10000NM0096 is a 10 TB internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments that require reliable, high-capacity storage. It fits into a standard 3.5-inch bay and operates at 7200 RPM, delivering fast and consistent performance through its SAS 12 Gb/s interface. With a sustained transfer rate of up to 254 MB/s and a 256 MB cache, this drive is well suited for demanding workloads such as virtualization, video surveillance, and cloud backup.

Key features

• High capacity of 10 TB provides ample space for large datasets and archival storage needs.
• 7200 RPM spindle speed ensures responsive data access and efficient handling of mixed workloads.
• SAS 12 Gb/s interface supports enterprise-grade backplanes for seamless integration into server environments.
• 256 MB cache helps absorb workload spikes, maintaining smooth data flow during intensive operations.
• PowerBalance technology optimizes power consumption relative to input/output operations per second, aiding energy management without compromising throughput.
• Designed for continuous 24/7 operation with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours, ensuring dependable service in data centers.
• 512e sector format simplifies replacement in systems expecting traditional sector sizes, reducing deployment complexity.

Key specs

• Capacity: 10 TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Maximum sustained transfer rate: 254 MB/s
• Cache size: 256 MB
• MTBF: 2.5 million hours
• Sector format: 512e

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a SAS 12 Gb/s interface, which is compatible with enterprise servers and storage enclosures that support SAS backplanes. Its 3.5-inch form factor fits standard bays, making it a straightforward upgrade or expansion option for existing data center hardware. The 512e sector format ensures compatibility with systems expecting traditional sector sizes, easing integration into diverse IT environments.

Performance and reliability

With a sustained transfer rate of 254 MB/s and a large cache, the drive handles both rapid transactional workloads and heavy sequential data transfers efficiently. PowerBalance technology helps balance power consumption with performance demands, which is critical for managing energy costs in large-scale deployments. The drive’s robust design supports continuous operation and includes digital environmental sensors to monitor conditions, enhancing reliability in dense rack setups and RAID arrays.

Ideal uses and environments

This drive is a strong choice for enterprise teams managing large volumes of data that require fast, reliable access around the clock. It fits well in virtualization servers, video surveillance storage, cloud backup systems, and high-performance computing clusters. IT professionals expanding hyperscale data centers or refreshing backup tiers will find this drive offers a practical balance of capacity, speed, and endurance to support critical applications.

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