Seagate Exos 7E8 512n 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA III 6 Gb/s Internal HDD

The Seagate ST3000NM0005 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed to deliver reliable storage with a 3TB capacity. It spins at 7200 revolutions per minute and connects via a SATA III interface that supports data transfer speeds up to 6 Gb/s, making it well-suited for environments that require consistent and fast access to large amounts of data.

This drive is built to handle continuous operation, supporting workloads up to 550 terabytes per year, which makes it a strong choice for enterprise settings such as hyperscale data centers, online transaction processing systems, and centralized surveillance setups. Its 2 million hour mean time between failures (MTBF) and low annual failure rate provide confidence in its durability and long-term performance.

With an active power consumption of 6.9 watts and an idle power draw of 5.4 watts, the drive balances performance with energy efficiency. The inclusion of Advanced Write Cache technology helps improve data throughput and responsiveness, which benefits applications that demand quick write operations and steady performance under heavy use.

This hard drive is ideal for IT professionals and organizations looking to build or expand storage infrastructure that requires dependable, high-capacity drives capable of running 24/7 without interruption. It comes with a 5-year manufacturer warranty, offering additional peace of mind for long-term deployments.

Highlights:

• 3TB storage capacity with 7200 rpm spindle speed
• SATA III 6 Gb/s interface supporting up to 226 MB/s sustained data transfer
• 2 million hour MTBF and 0.44% annualized failure rate for reliable operation
• Designed to handle 550TB of data per year for continuous workloads
• Advanced Write Cache technology enhances data throughput and responsiveness
• Energy-efficient with 5.4 W idle and 6.9 W active power consumption
• Includes a 5-year manufacturer warranty for long-term support