Seagate Exos 7E8 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s HDD

Overview

The Seagate ST4000NM016A is a 4TB internal hard drive designed to provide reliable and high-capacity storage for enterprise environments. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and operates at 7200 RPM, delivering steady performance suitable for demanding data center workloads. Equipped with a SATA 6Gb/s interface and a 256MB cache, this drive ensures efficient data access and broad compatibility with various servers and storage systems.

Built for continuous operation, it supports a workload rate limit of up to 550TB per year, making it a strong choice for bulk storage, backups, and archival tasks where durability and consistent throughput are critical.

Key features

• High 4TB capacity to store large volumes of data without frequent upgrades
• 7200 RPM spindle speed that maintains consistent and reliable performance under heavy workloads
• SATA 6Gb/s interface offering compatibility with a wide range of enterprise servers and storage arrays
• 256MB cache that accelerates data access and improves overall drive efficiency
• Designed for 24/7 operation with a workload rate limit of 550TB per year, ensuring durability in continuous-use environments

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 4TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Cache size: 256MB
• Workload rate limit: up to 550TB per year

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, which is widely supported across many enterprise-grade servers and storage systems. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch drive bays makes it easy to integrate into existing data center infrastructure without requiring special adapters or modifications.

• SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures fast data transfer rates and broad system compatibility
• Standard 3.5-inch form factor fits most server and storage chassis

Ideal uses and environments

The Seagate ST4000NM016A is well suited to environments that demand reliable, high-capacity storage with steady performance. It works well in data centers, enterprise servers, and backup systems where continuous operation and large data throughput are essential. This drive is a practical option for IT professionals managing bulk storage, archival data, or systems requiring consistent uptime and durability.