Seagate ST2000NM0008 2 TB 3.5" SATA Internal HDD — 7200 RPM, 128 MB Cache

Overview: Part of Seagate's Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD family (which reaches up to 8 TB), the ST2000NM0008 is a 3.5-inch nearline internal drive delivering 2 TB of storage. Built on ninth-generation firmware and advanced caching, it provides over 100% faster random performance compared with the previous generation and is engineered for continuous 24x7 operation and predictable response for unstructured data workloads. Integration & Performance: Designed for easy deployment in replicated and RAID bulk storage systems, the drive supports 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA 6 Gb/s interfaces. Its advanced caching and design deliver industry-leading response times for nearline HDDs, offering excellent IOPS per TB and fast data transfer for demanding storage environments. Enterprise-Class Reliability & Efficiency: The drive is rated to handle enterprise nearline workloads of 550 TB per year — up to 10 the workload rating of desktop HDDs — and is backed by a 2M hour MTBF and a 5-year limited warranty. User-configurable technologies such as PowerBalance, PowerChoice and RAID Rebuild let you tune power and performance to reduce total cost of ownership. Security & Data Disposal: Choose SED options including government-grade SED FIPS 140-2 models or drives with Seagate Instant Secure Erase for secure, efficient drive retirement and disposal. Key Features & Proven Technology: utilizes conventional PMR recording with field-proven reliability; delivers a 33% increase in areal density versus the prior generation 6 TB HDD; provides excellent IOPS/TB for unstructured datasets; and includes PowerBalance for lower power with balanced performance. Seagate Enterprise HDDs were rated Best‑In‑Class by IT professionals for four consecutive years and named the 2016 Market Leader for Enterprise HDDs. Technical Information: - Storage Capacity: 2 TB - Spindle Speed (rpm): 7200 - Buffer: 128 MB - Form Factor: 3.5-inch - Interfaces: 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA 6 Gb/s options - Workload Rating: 550 TB per year - MTBF: 2M hours - Warranty: 5-year limited This drive is intended for high-density, always-on enterprise and nearline storage deployments where consistent throughput, field-proven reliability and secure data handling are required.