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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with SATA connectors

Seagate

Seagate Exos 7E10 ST2000NM017B 2TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-DFAP-NH3D5 MPN ST2000NM017B

A 2TB enterprise hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 256MB cache and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface for 24x7 bulk data storage

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • Enterprise-grade 7200 RPM performance for continuous 24x7 workloads
  • 256 MB cache accelerates bulk data reads and writes
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface integrates with standard server backplanes
  • 2 TB capacity stores large datasets in a single 3.5" bay
  • 16 ms average latency keeps data access responsive

Enterprise storage drive

The Seagate Exos 7E10 ST2000NM017B is a 2TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for 24x7 bulk data workloads. It targets data-centre operators and IT teams who need reliable, high-capacity storage for always-on environments.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface

The drive connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, which determines whether it fits the host controller and backplane in your rack or server. Match this spec to your system before purchase.

7200 RPM thermal profile

Spinning at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache, the unit delivers sustained throughput for mainstream data-centre applications while operating within standard enterprise thermal and acoustic limits. Power draw follows typical 3.5-inch enterprise norms for this spindle speed.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $156.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $78.50 per TB
Pricier than about 57% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineExos 7E10
Model nameST2000NM017B
Total capacity2 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.11 mm
Maximum width101.85 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 7200 RPM speed affect real-world performance in a desktop or server?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache deliver fast sequential reads and low 4.16ms average latency for bulk data workloads.

What does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit in practice?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface caps maximum throughput at 6.0Gb/s, so sustained transfer rates cannot exceed that ceiling.

Will this 3.5 inch drive fit a standard desktop drive bay?

Yes, the 3.5 inch form factor measures 147.00mm long, 101.85mm wide and 26.11mm high, matching standard bays.

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