Overview

Confidently store up to 8 TB of data without sacrificing performance. Quickly access and store data with blazingly fast random performance - over 100% faster than last generation HDD Enjoy peace of mind with field-proven ninth-generation technology for reliable access to unstructured data - in the same 3.5-inch footprint! Have confidence with a drive that ensures 24x7 consistent performance - every transaction, every day Efficiently delivers easy integration into replicated and RAID bulk storage systems with 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA 6 Gb/s interface options Maximum Capacity and Built for Speed Supporting the industry's best response times for an 8 TB nearline drive, Seagate's Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD enables the fastest data transfers thanks to our comprehensive advanced caching technology. Meet your storage workload requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective data centre footprint available on the market today. With user-definable innovative technology advancements like PowerBalance™, PowerChoice™ and RAID Rebuild™, you have the control to tailor your bulk storage requirements for even greater improvements in lowering your total cost of ownership. World-Class Reliability Meets High-Capacity When building maximum density server and storage solutions with Seagate's 8 TB Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD, you can rest easy knowing that your storage infrastructure can scale to meet your growing capacity needs while offering your users a consistent and predictable response rate. Built to support enterprise-class nearline workloads of 550 TB per year and backed by a 2M hour MTBF and 5-year limited warranty, the Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD ensures you can meet all of your bulk storage SLAs. Reliable, Robust Bulk Data Storage for a 24×7 World High capacity storage for multi-drive chassis requires predictable and reliable performance. The Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD is built to support enterprise-class nearline workloads of up 550 TB per year, which is up to 10× the rated workload of desktop HDDs. Clearly, the Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD can help to ensure that you meet your rigorous bulk storage SLAs. Choose from 12 Gb/s SAS or SATA 6 Gb/s interfaces for easy integration into existing platforms. Protect Data with SED Options Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD protects data where it lives - on the drive. Choose from government-grade SED FIPS 140-2 option or SED models with Seagate Instant Secure Erase technology for easy and cost effective drive disposal. What's In the Hard Drive? Super fast 8 TB nearline hard drives utilising Seagate's latest advanced caching technology At 550 TB/Year, it's 10× the workload rating of desktop drives Proven conventional PMR technology backed by highest field reliability ratings and an MTBF of 2M hours 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA 6 Gb/s interfaces for easy integration Excellent IOPS/TB storage for unstructured data 33% increase in areal density (over last generation 6 TB HDD) PowerBalance™ user-definable feature for those requiring lower power consumption with balanced performance Seagate Instant Secure Erase feature on SED drives for secure, easy and cost-effective drive disposal