Seagate Constellation ES.3 4TB internal hard drive 7200 RPM 128 MB 3.5 inch Serial ATA III

The Seagate Constellation ES.3 4TB internal hard drive is an enterprise-class 3.5" SATA III HDD designed for dense server and storage deployments. With 4TB capacity, 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a 128 MB buffer, it provides sustained performance and reliability for 24×7 bulk data storage in data centre and rack-mounted systems.

Advantages

This Constellation ES.3 drive offers high capacity in a 3.5" form factor to maximise storage density, predictable 7,200‑rpm performance in multi-drive SAS/SATA environments, and improved energy efficiency that helps reduce power and cooling demands. It is built for continuous operation and enterprise reliability, supported by a long MTBF rating.

Suitable for

• High-density server and storage arrays
• 24×7 bulk data archival and backup systems
• Enterprise file, object and block storage
• Data centre environments requiring reliable, consistent performance

Key specifications

• Capacity: 4000 GB (4 TB)
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA III)
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Buffer size: 128 MB
• MTBF: 1,400,000 hours
• Weight: 0.7 kg
• Manufacturer: Seagate — model ST4000NM0033, EAN 7636490028557

How to use

Install the 3.5" Seagate Constellation ES.3 into a compatible SATA III bay on your server or storage chassis following the system manufacturer's installation instructions. Configure RAID or individual drive settings in the host controller as required, initialise and format the drive using your operating system or storage-management tools, and monitor drive health with vendor utilities. Ensure the chassis provides adequate airflow and accepts 3.5" SATA drives.

Recommendations

For optimal longevity and performance, operate the drive in systems with proper cooling and vibration control, use enterprise-class RAID controllers for multi-drive arrays, and perform regular backups. The drive is intended for continuous 24×7 operation in data centre environments.