Capacity-Optimized Enterprise Hard Drive for Bulk-Data Applications - Highest-capacity large form factor enterprise drive—50% more capacity over last generation with up to 6TB—for demanding data growth - Fastest high-capacity HDD with best-in-class random and sequential read/write performance - Eighth-generation drive technology for reliable access to bulk storage of unstructured data - Both 12Gb/s SAS and SATA 6Gb/s interfaces for easy integration into replicated and RAID storage systems - Enhanced error correction, super parity and end-to-end SAS-based data integrity for accurate data storage - Industry-leading rotational vibration tolerance ensures consistent performance. - Improved power and cooling efficiencies with low power consumption and on-demand PowerChoice technology based on T10/T13 power management standards - Engineered for 24×7 workloads of 550TB/yr—10× that of desktop drives - Robust performance with dual processors, ramp load technology, top-cover-attached motor and humidity sensor for optimum performance in all chassis - Self-Encrypting Drive (AES-256) with FIPS 140-2 validation and Seagate Instant Secure Erase cuts IT drive retirement costs while securely protecting data at rest.
Best-Fit Applications - Hyperscale applications - High-capacity RAID storage - Mainstream enterprise external storage arrays (SAN, NAS, DAS) - Cloud data centers—replicated bulk data storage - Enterprise backup and restore—D2D, virtual tape - Centralized surveillance