Engineered for continuous 24×7 operation with robust endurance for mission‑critical systems.
Supports SATA and SAS Interfaces
Flexible connectivity options for enterprise servers, storage arrays, and high‑performance infrastructures.
Up to 2TB Capacity
Ideal for boot drives, metadata storage, caching layers, or high‑availability server applications.
Advanced Data Protection
Includes enterprise‑class error correction, secure firmware, and enhanced vibration resistance for multi‑bay environments.
High Performance for Data Center Workloads
Optimized for fast access, rapid data retrieval, and stable performance across intensive applications.
Designed for Long-Term Durability
Utilizes Seagate’s proven enterprise technology to ensure consistent uptime and minimized failure rates.
| Category | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Use Case | Best-Fit Applications | Data centers, scale-out storage, cloud workloads, enterprise RAID arrays, Hadoop/Ceph distributed systems, backup & restore, and centralized surveillance. |
| Series | Exos 7E2 / Exos 7E8 (enterprise-class nearline HDD) | |
| Capacities | 1TB – 2TB models | |
| Workload Type | Designed for 24×7 operation with sustained enterprise workloads. | |
| Block Format | 512n or 512e depending on model | |
| Interface & Performance | Interface Options | SATA 6 Gb/s or SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM | |
| Cache | 128 MB (Exos 7E2) or 256 MB (Exos 7E8 / 7E10) | |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) | |
| Max Data Transfer Rate | Up to ~215 MB/s depending on interface type | |
| Advanced Features | PowerChoice™ power-saving, Seagate RAID Rebuild® optimization | |
| Compatibility | Enterprise servers, NAS, SAN, DAS, cloud storage infrastructure | |
| Reliability & Data Integrity | MTBF | Up to 2,000,000 hours (enterprise rating) |
| Workload Rate Limit | Up to 550 TB/year (enterprise-grade) | |
| Nonrecoverable Read Errors | 1 per 1015 bits read | |
| Rotational Vibration Protection | Integrated RV sensors for multi-drive rackmount environments | |
| Security Options | Seagate Secure™ including SED, SED-FIPS, and Instant Secure Erase (depending on model) | |
| Firmware Protection | Secure Downloads & Diagnostics | |
| Power Consumption | Startup Current | Typically ~1.8 A (SATA or SAS) |
| Operating Power | Approx. 6.9 – 8.0 W (active mode) | |
| Idle Power | Approx. 4.0 – 5.0 W | |
| Power Saving | PowerChoice™ enterprise power management | |
| Compliance | Low Halogen (varies by model) | |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C (drive case may vary) |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C | |
| Vibration Tolerance | Enterprise-grade RV compensation for rackmount systems | |
| Certifications | RoHS compliant; enterprise reliability standards | |
| Physical Specifications | Form Factor | 3.5-inch Enterprise HDD |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | Approx. 147 × 101.6 × 26.1 mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 600 – 700 g (depending on model) | |
| Sector Format | 512n or 512e | |
| Connector | SATA 7-pin + power / SAS dual-port (depending on SKU) | |
| Model Variants | SATA Model | ST2000NM0008, ST2000NM000A (2TB) |
| SAS Model | ST2000NM003A, ST2000NM004A, ST2000NM013A | |
| Series Name | Exos 7E2 / 7E8 / 7E10 Enterprise Line |