Seagate Exos 7E8 8TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 128MB Cache for Enterprise, Data Center – Frustration-Free Packaging (ST8000NM0055)


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FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

These drives provide the following key features:

• 256 MB data buffer.

• 7200 RPM spindle speed.

• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.

• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB per second).

• Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.

• Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.

• PowerChoice™ for selectable power savings

• SeaTools™ diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.

• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.

• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.

• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.

• Top Cover Attached motor for excellent vibration tolerance

• Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.

Note Seagate recommends validating the configuration with the selected HBA/ RAID controller manufacturer to ensure the use of full capacity is supported.

Capacity:8TB

Technical Details

Summary
Hard Drive mechanical hard drive

Other Technical Details

Brand Name Seagate
Series Exos 7E8
Item model number ST8000NMZ055
Operating System NA
Item Weight 1.72 pounds
Product Dimensions 5.8 x 4 x 1 inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H 5.79 x 4.01 x 1.03 inches
Flash Memory Size 8 TB
Hard Drive Interface Raid
Hard Drive Rotational Speed 7200 RPM

Seagate Exos 7E8 8TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 128MB Cache for Enterprise, Data Center – Frustration-Free Packaging (ST8000NM0055)

Product Description

Capacity:8TB

The Seagate Exos 7E8 enterprise hard drives confidently store up to 8TB of data without sacrificing performance. The secure, high-capacity, high-performance drives are optimized for demanding enterprise bulk data applications.

Support 8TB of data with an easy to integrate SATA HDD
Tackle heavy applications 24x7 with high performance
Reduce TCO with customizable power options
Advanced Write Caching coupled with TurboBoost provides better performance and minimizes the risk of losing data due to unexpected power loss
Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 5-year limited warranty protection plan

Trusted. Efficient. Versatile.
Exos E drives support workloads of up to 550TB per year—10× that of desktop drives. With a 2 million hour MTBF rating and 40 years of hard drive innovation, Exos E drives offer top performance, reliability, security, and flexibility. Get the most out of business NAS, servers, and JBOD storage.

Trusted
With a workload rating of 550TB per year, Exos E drives are a powerhouse engineered for the most demanding storage environments.

Efficient
The on-demand PowerChoice features and rotational vibration tolerance helps improve drive efficiency and keep costs low.

Versatile
Exos E drives support 512N legacy systems and are built to support a multitude of applications.

Pros
Reliable
Versatile
Efficient

Cons
Some reported that the drive makes a noise at idle time