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Silver 3.5 inch hard drive with Seagate label

Seagate

Seagate ST10000NM0016 10TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 256MB 3.5" Disk Drives internal hard drive

SKU CH-9HFD-MTC1S

Enterprise 3.5" SATA hard drive delivering 10 TB at 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache for high-density nearline storage

  • Total capacity10 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
  • 10 TB capacity maximises rack storage density
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers consistent nearline performance
  • 256 MB cache buffers heavy enterprise workloads
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface ensures broad server compatibility
  • Helium platform supports 550 TB per year workload rating

Enterprise 10 TB SATA drive

This 10 TB Seagate Enterprise Capacity drive spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It uses a helium-sealed 3.5" form factor with a 256 MB cache and 512e sector format. The drive is rated for enterprise nearline workloads of 550 TB per year. It is supplied new in retail or OEM packaging.

Build integration needs

The drive fits any standard 3.5" bay and requires only a SATA data cable and SATA power connector from the host system. No additional controller or special cooling beyond normal chassis airflow is mandated by the specifications. Its helium design reduces weight and power draw compared with conventional air-filled drives of similar capacity. The 512e format ensures compatibility with legacy operating systems and RAID controllers.

Suited for bulk archive, not primary OS

This drive suits administrators building high-density NAS, backup arrays or cold-storage tiers where sequential throughput and cost per terabyte matter most. It is not intended for workloads demanding sustained random IOPS or sub-millisecond latency. Buyers needing faster access times or smaller physical footprints should consider solid-state alternatives. Systems limited to SATA 3.0Gb/s ports will operate at the lower link speed.

How it compares

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

Price $355.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 10 TB
Higher than about 85% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $35.60 per TB
Cheaper than about 75% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Part numberST10000NM0016
Total capacity10 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

What is the annual workload rating for the ST10000NM0016?

The drive supports enterprise-class nearline workloads of 550 TB per year.

What are the power and weight characteristics of this 10 TB helium drive?

It offers the industry's lowest power and weight for optimum data centre total cost of ownership.

What host interface and form factor does this drive require?

It uses a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface in a standard 3.5-inch form factor.

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