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Silver 3.5-inch bare hard drive with aluminium base, SATA connectors visible

Seagate

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

SKU CH-VKV8-M9637 MPN ST10000NM0016

A 10 TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s enterprise hard drive with 256 MB cache and helium-sealed design for high-capacity storage

  • Total capacity10 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB

Capacity 10TB

  • 10 TB capacity stores massive datasets in a single 3.5" bay
  • Helium-sealed design with forged aluminum base cuts power draw and weight
  • 7200 RPM and 256 MB cache deliver sustained throughput for large transfers
  • 5 million-hour MTBF rating backs enterprise-grade reliability
  • PowerBalance feature optimises IOPS per watt for hyperscale efficiency

Enterprise Capacity Drive

The Seagate ST10000NM0016 is a 10TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage arrays. It spins at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and a 256MB cache. A helium-sealed design and forged aluminium base support high rack density and a 2.5M-hour MTBF rating.

Suited for Bulk Storage Arrays

This drive suits operators filling rackmount chassis with maximum capacity per slot. It is not for builders who need low-latency random access or a boot drive for a single workstation. The 512e sector format requires a compatible host controller. Buyers wanting silent desktop operation should look at something else.

Fits Standard 3.5-Inch Bays

The unit measures 147.00mm long, 101.85mm wide and 26.11mm high, matching standard enterprise drive bays. It draws power from a standard SATA power connector and connects via a SATA data cable. The helium seal eliminates the need for a breather filter, freeing airflow space in dense enclosures.

How it compares

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

Price $305.99
Pricier than about 83% 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 $30.60 per TB
Cheaper than about 82% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineEnterprise Capacity 3.5
Model nameST10000NM0016
Total capacity10 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
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 length147 mm
Shipping weight0.64 kg
Package size163 × 135 × 39 mm

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Questions about this item

Does my system need a SATA 6.0Gb/s port and a 3.5-inch drive bay to install this 10TB drive?

Yes, the drive connects through a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and fits a 3.5-inch bay measuring 147.00mm long, 101.85mm wide and 26.11mm high.

Will this 7200 RPM helium-filled drive work in an older desktop that only supports SATA 3.0Gb/s?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible with 3.0Gb/s controllers, so the drive will operate at the slower link speed while retaining its 256MB cache and 4.16ms average latency.

How can I verify the drive is healthy after installation?

Check that the BIOS or operating system reports the full 10TB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and 512e sector format, then run the manufacturer diagnostic tool to confirm SMART attributes show no reallocated sectors and the 2.5M-hour MTBF rating is active.

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