Seagate Enterprise SAS 12Gb/s 7200RPM 256MB Cache 6TB HDD

The Seagate ST6000NM0095 is a 6TB enterprise hard drive built for servers and storage arrays that never power down. It connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface, so it moves data quickly and fits straight into modern backplanes and RAID controllers without extra adapters.

Inside, a spindle that spins at 7200RPM works with a 256MB cache to keep both large sequential transfers and random workloads running smoothly. Whether the job involves streaming multiple virtual machines, backing up critical databases, or feeding analytics engines, the drive maintains consistent throughput and low latency.

Reliability stands at the center of its design. A workload rating of 550TB per year, combined with a two million hour mean time between failures, makes it a dependable choice for busy data centers, private clouds, and on-premises backup targets. It is rated for continuous, round-the-clock operation, so administrators can deploy it in densely populated racks without second-guessing durability.

Security features are baked in from the start. Hardware-based encryption protects data at rest, while Instant Secure Erase allows teams to retire or repurpose drives quickly and confidently when hardware cycles end. These capabilities help simplify compliance tasks in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and government.

In short, the drive offers capacity, speed, and peace of mind for IT professionals who need a proven solution for high demand environments, including virtualization clusters, email servers, media archives, and surveillance storage.

• 6TB capacity to handle large databases, virtual machine images, and backups
• SAS 12Gb/s interface that matches modern host bus adapters and controllers
• Spindle speed of 7200RPM delivers consistent throughput
• 256MB cache improves burst performance and reduces latency
• Rated for 550TB per year workload, suitable for intensive write cycles
• Engineered for operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Hardware-based encryption and Instant Secure Erase simplify compliance and disposal
• Mean time between failures of 2 million hours promotes long-term service confidence
• Backed by a 5-year limited warranty from Seagate