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Seagate

Seagate IronWolf Pro 6TB 7200 RPM 256MB CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive ST6000NE000

SKU CH-9YDK-KY4JC MPN ST6000NE000

A 6TB 3.5" SATA hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 256MB cache, built for 24×7 NAS workloads using CMR technology and AgileArray optimisation

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • Mean latency4.16 ms

Capacity 6TB

  • 6TB capacity stores large creative and business datasets
  • 7200 RPM with 256MB cache delivers consistent 24×7 performance
  • CMR technology ensures reliable operation in multi-bay NAS
  • AgileArray with RV sensors optimises RAID across drive bays
  • 300TB/year workload rating and 2.5M hours MTBF for dependability

Built for multi-bay NAS

The Seagate IronWolf Pro ST6000NE000 is a 6TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It uses conventional magnetic recording for consistent 24×7 performance and includes AgileArray technology with dual-plane balancing, rotational vibration sensors and time-limited error recovery for RAID optimisation. IronWolf Health Management provides prevention, intervention and recovery recommendations, while a 300TB per year workload rating and 2.5M hour MTBF support heavy continuous use.

Suits creative pros and SMEs running multi-bay NAS

This drive targets users who need sustained throughput and RAID-tuned firmware in a 6TB capacity. The 7200 RPM spindle and 256MB cache keep latency low at 4.16ms average, and the three-year Rescue Data Recovery service adds a safety net for mechanical or accidental loss. Builders populating single-drive desktop PCs or looking for a pure archival drive with lower power draw will not benefit from the NAS-specific vibration tuning and workload rating.

The 300TB annual workload rating decides fit

A 300TB per year workload rating signals that the drive is engineered for constant read-write cycles in multi-user environments. If the planned workload stays well below that threshold, a standard desktop drive may be more cost-effective. The 6TB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface are fixed; the workload rating is the single figure that tells you whether this IronWolf Pro matches the intensity of the target NAS deployment.

How it compares

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

Price $165.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $27.67 per TB
Cheaper than about 86% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineIronWolf Pro
Model nameST6000NE000
Total capacity6 TB
Recommended useEnterprise NAS Hard Drives
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
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 length146.99 mm
Shipping weight0.72 kg
Package size149 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the ST6000NE000 and do I need to buy a SATA cable or mounting screws separately?

The drive ships in retail or OEM packaging that may vary; a SATA data cable and 3.5" mounting screws are not included and must be purchased separately.

How do I decide between the 6TB IronWolf Pro and other capacities in the same series?

Choose the 6TB model when you need 6000GB of raw storage with 7200 RPM speed, 256MB cache and a 300TB/year workload rating in a single 3.5" bay.

What does the 300TB per year workload rating mean for a NAS running 24×7?

It means the drive is engineered to sustain up to 300 terabytes of total data transfers annually in multi-bay RAID without exceeding its design limits.

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