Seagate Enterprise ST4000NM000B internal hard drive 4 TB 7200 RPM 256 MB 3.5 inch Serial ATA III

The Seagate Exos 7E10 series enterprise hard drive ST4000NM000B is a 3.5" Serial ATA III internal HDD with 4 TB capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 256 MB cache. Designed for enterprise applications and unstructured data storage, this drive is built for continuous operation, offering high reliability and sustained performance for demanding workloads.

Advantages

The Seagate ST4000NM000B combines a large 4 TB capacity with a 7200 RPM speed and 256 MB buffer to deliver efficient data throughput. It is engineered for enterprise-class reliability with a specified MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and a form factor compatible with standard 3.5" bays, supporting server and storage array deployments. The SATA III interface provides broad compatibility and high transfer rates for mixed workloads.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and storage arrays
• Cold and warm storage for unstructured data
• Backup and archival systems
• Applications requiring sustained sequential throughput

Key specifications

• Model: Seagate ST4000NM000B (Exos 7E10 series)
• Capacity: 4 TB (4000 GB)
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA 6 Gb/s)
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 256 MB
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Weight: 0.65 kg

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 3.5" bay in a server, NAS or storage array following the system manufacturer's instructions. Connect to a SATA III port and ensure appropriate power connections. Configure the drive in the operating system or RAID controller as required (single-disk, RAID or as part of a storage pool). Initialize and format the drive with a filesystem suited to your environment and workload.

Recommendations

For optimal results in enterprise environments, use the ST4000NM000B in systems with adequate cooling and stable power. Regularly monitor drive health via SMART diagnostics and integrate the drive into a backup and redundancy strategy to protect against data loss. Consider drive placement (cold/warm/hot tiers) based on access patterns and cost considerations.