Seagate Enterprise ST8000NM017B internal hard drive 8 TB 7200 RPM 256 MB 3.5 inch Serial ATA III

The Seagate Exos 7E10 ST8000NM017B is an enterprise-class 3.5" internal hard drive with 8 TB capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 256 MB cache. Designed for enterprise applications and unstructured data storage, this Serial ATA III drive delivers sustained performance, long MTBF and features intended for reliable, always-on operation in data center and server environments.

Advantages

The drive combines high capacity and 7200 RPM performance with a 256 MB buffer to support data-intensive workloads. Built for enterprise use, it offers a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours and a 3.5" form factor compatible with standard server and storage systems. Exos E series features enhance reliability, security and storage management for continuous operation.

Suitable for

• Data center storage arrays and racks
• Large-scale backup and archival systems
• Virtualization hosts and database servers
• Unstructured data storage (media, logs, analytics)

Key specifications

• Model: ST8000NM017B
• Capacity: 8000 GB (8 TB)
• 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: 0.716 kg

How to use

Install the Seagate ST8000NM017B into a compatible 3.5" drive bay or storage tray, connect via a SATA III interface and configure the drive within your server, NAS or storage controller according to vendor guidelines. Initialize and format the drive using your operating system or RAID controller tools, and incorporate it into arrays, pools or volumes as required for redundancy and performance.

Recommendations

Use this Enterprise HDD in environments with appropriate cooling and vibration control. For critical systems, deploy drives in RAID configurations or with replication to achieve redundancy. Follow Seagate's firmware and maintenance recommendations and ensure regular backups for long-term data protection.