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Seagate Nytro 3031 2.5 inch SAS enterprise SSD

Seagate

Seagate Nytro 3031 XS15360TE70004 15.36TB enterprise SSD

SKU CH-DYE0-PHXGW MPN XS15360TE70004

A 2.5-inch SAS enterprise SSD with 15.36 TB capacity, 3D eTLC memory, 2.05 GB/s peak read and 1000 MB/s sustained write speeds

  • Total capacity15.36 TB
  • Sequential read speed2.05 GB/s
  • Sequential write speed1,000 MB/s
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • NAND flash type3D eTLC
  • High capacity for read-heavy workloads with 15.36TB storage
  • Fast sequential reads up to 2.05 GB/s via SAS 12Gb/s
  • Consistent write performance sustained at 1000 MB/s
  • Enterprise data protection with T10 DIF and power-loss safeguards
  • Compact 2.5" form factor fits dense server deployments

Capacity and interface

This Seagate Nytro 3031 solid-state drive provides 15.36TB of storage in a 2.5-inch form factor. It connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface and uses 3D eTLC memory components. The drive is designed for read-intensive enterprise workloads.

Suitable workloads

The drive suits read-heavy applications such as content delivery, web serving and data analytics where sequential read throughput of 2.05 GB/s is beneficial. It is not suited for write-intensive tasks like heavy database logging or high-frequency transaction processing where sustained write performance above 1000 MB/s is required.

Endurance class decides fit

The read-intensive endurance rating is the specification that determines whether this SSD matches the workload. Buyers needing higher write endurance for mixed or write-heavy duty cycles should select a drive with a different endurance classification.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $3,652.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 15.36 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Sequential read speed 2.05 GB/s
Lower than about 63% of the 311 comparable items (median 6,500 MB/s).
Price per TB $237.82 per TB
Cheaper than about 84% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineNytro 3131
Total capacity15.36 TB
Performance
Sequential read speed2.05 GB/s
Sequential write speed1,000 MB/s
Sustained sequential read rate1,000 MB/s
Sustained sequential write rate1,000 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D eTLC
Controller chipSeagate
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height0.6 in (1.52 cm)
Overall width2.8 in (7.11 cm)
Product depth4 in (10.2 cm)
Product weight5.82 oz
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size127 × 76 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SAS 12Gb/s drive in my server, and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive in a 2.5" bay and connect the SAS 12Gb/s cable; the step often missed is enabling the SAS controller in the server BIOS so the 15.36TB volume appears.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3D eTLC Nytro 3031 need over its service life?

The 3D eTLC media is managed by internal wear-leveling and media lifecycle algorithms; no user maintenance is required, and replacement occurs only when SMART attributes indicate end of life.

What limit appears first during sustained workloads on this read-intensive SAS SSD?

The sustained sequential write ceiling of 1000 MB/s is reached before the 2.05 GB/s read limit, defining the write-bound performance envelope for continuous operation.

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