ST2000NM0055 | Seagate 2000GB (2TB) 7200rpm SATA-III 6Gb/s HDD w. 128MB Cache

Seagate ST2000NM0055 Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD

Overview

Capacity-Optimized Enterprise Hard Drive for Bulk-Data Applications

• 1TB to 8TB 1 , 3.5-inch enterprise drive with industry-leading conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology
• Advanced Write Caching feature enables up to 100% performance improvement in random writes over last-generation drive
• 12Gb/s SAS and SATA 6Gb/s interfaces in industry-standard formats (512n, 512e and 4Kn) for easy integration into replicated and RAID multi-drive storage servers and systems
• State-of-the-art cache, on-the-fly error-correction algorithms, super parity and end-toend SAS-based data integrity for accurate data storage
• Industry-leading rotational vibration design helps ensure consistent performance in dense multi-drive systems
• Engineered for 24x7 workloads of 550TB/yr
• Robust performance with dual processors, ramp load technology, top-cover-attached motor and humidity sensor for optimum performance in all chassis
• On-demand PowerBalance feature available for lower power/performance in random read/write environments
• Seagate Secure Self-Encrypting Drive featuring Instant Secure Erase for cost-saving drive retirement and secure data-at-rest protection 2
• Seagate SeaTools diagnostic software to provide drive self-tests ensuring no unnecessary downtime and maximizing TCO

Best-Fit Applications

• Hyperscale applications/cloud data centers with replicated storage
• Massive scale-out data centers and big data analytics
• High-capacity density RAID storage
• Mainstream enterprise external storage (SAN, NAS, DAS)
• Distributed file systems, including Hadoop and Ceph
• Enterprise backup and restoreD2D, virtual tape

1 Seagate recommends validating your configuaration with your HBA/RAID controller manufacturer to ensure full capacity capabilities.

2 Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) are not available in all models or countries. May require TCG-compliant host or controller support.