Seagate ST3000NM0005

Overview

The Seagate ST3000NM0005 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed to provide reliable and high-capacity storage with 3TB of space. It operates at 7200 revolutions per minute and uses a SATA III interface that supports data transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s, making it suitable for environments that demand fast and consistent access to large volumes of data. This drive is built for continuous operation, supporting workloads up to 550 terabytes per year, which makes it well suited for enterprise applications such as data centers, transaction processing, and surveillance systems.

Key features

• High spindle speed of 7200 rpm ensures quick data access and transfer rates.
• Advanced Write Cache technology improves data throughput and responsiveness during heavy write operations.
• Designed for continuous 24/7 operation with a workload rating of 550TB per year, supporting demanding enterprise environments.
• Energy-efficient design with low power consumption of 5.4 watts idle and 6.9 watts active, helping reduce operational costs.
• Durability backed by a 2 million hour mean time between failures (MTBF) and a low 0.44% annual failure rate for dependable long-term use.
• Comes with a 5-year manufacturer warranty, providing extended support and peace of mind for critical deployments.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 3 TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
• Sustained data transfer rate: up to 226 MB/s
• Workload rate: 550 TB/year
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2 million hours
• Annualized failure rate: 0.44%
• Power consumption: 5.4 W idle, 6.9 W active
• Warranty: 5 years

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive connects via a SATA III interface, which is widely supported by most modern desktop motherboards and enterprise storage systems. The 6 Gb/s transfer rate ensures compatibility with high-speed data buses, allowing it to integrate smoothly into existing storage arrays or server environments. Its 3.5-inch form factor fits standard desktop and rack-mounted storage bays, making it a flexible choice for various IT infrastructure setups.

Ideal uses and environments

The Seagate ST3000NM0005 is well suited for IT professionals and organizations that require dependable storage solutions capable of handling continuous, heavy workloads. It fits well in hyperscale data centers, online transaction processing systems, and centralized surveillance setups where data integrity and uptime are critical. Its balance of performance, capacity, and energy efficiency makes it a strong option for expanding storage infrastructure in demanding enterprise environments.

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