Seagate Exos Harddisk ST12000NM004C-FR 12TB SATA-600 7200rpm - FACTORY RECERTIFIED

With a colossal 12TB capacity and a swift 7200 RPM spindle speed, this Seagate Exos drive delivers the performance and reliability that data centers demand. The helium-sealed design ensures cool, quiet operation while maximizing storage density. This factory recertified unit is rigorously tested to meet Seagate's exacting standards, offering a cost-effective solution for enterprise storage without compromising on quality.

Overview

The Seagate Exos ST12000NM004C-FR is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive engineered for hyperscale applications and cloud data centers. It features a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 256MB cache, and a workload rate limit of 550TB per year, making it ideal for 24/7 enterprise environments. The drive's helium-sealed technology reduces internal turbulence, lowers power consumption, and allows for higher capacities in a standard form factor. This factory recertified drive has been restored to like-new condition and thoroughly tested to ensure reliable performance.

What stands out

• Massive 12TB storage capacity for extensive data archives and backups
• Helium-sealed design for improved energy efficiency and reliability
• High sustained transfer rate of 255 MB/s for fast data access
• PowerChoice and PowerBalance technologies for customizable power management
• Factory recertified to meet original specifications, offering exceptional value

Technical details

• Capacity: 12 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 256 MB
• Bytes per Sector: 512e
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 255 MB/s
• Workload Rate Limit: 550 TB/year
• MTBF: 2.5 million hours
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 60°C
• Power Consumption (Idle): 5.0 W, (Operating): 8.0 W
• Shock Resistance (Operating, 2ms): 50 Gs
• Vibration Resistance (Operating, 20-1500Hz): 0.4 Gs

Our verdict

The Seagate Exos 12TB is a workhorse for enterprise storage, offering top-tier performance and reliability at a recertified price point. Its helium-sealed design and high workload rating make it a smart choice for data centers looking to maximize capacity without sacrificing uptime.