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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive, rectangular metal casing

Seagate

Seagate ST10000NM0086 10TB 7200RPM 3.5 SATA HDD

SKU CH-YSEH-ZJN1Y MPN ST10000NM0086

Enterprise 3.5-inch SATA hard drive with 10 TB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and 256 MB cache

  • 10 TB capacity stores massive datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential throughput
  • 256 MB cache smooths burst workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • SATA 6 Gbps interface connects to common controllers

Enterprise 10TB HDD for bulk storage

This 3.5-inch SATA drive delivers 10TB of HDD-only capacity at 7200 RPM with a 256 MB cache. It is built for enterprise workloads that need sustained sequential throughput on a standard 6Gbps SATA interface. The NS00 firmware ships on an OEM tray without retail packaging. It suits servers and NAS units that accept 3.5-inch drives.

Suits arrays needing high-capacity spindles

Buyers who want solid-state speed or a smaller 2.5-inch form factor should look elsewhere. Systems limited to SATA 3Gbps backplanes will not reach the full 6Gbps transfer rate. Workloads requiring hardware encryption or helium-filled mechanics are not addressed by this model. Laptop bays and compact enclosures cannot accommodate the 3.5-inch size.

SATA 6Gbps interface decides compatibility

The drive connects through a single SATA 6Gbps port and requires a matching controller or backplane. Any host limited to an older SATA revision will operate at the lower link speed. No other interface option is present on this unit.

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Price $272.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the ST10000NM0086 3.5 in drive and what step is often missed?

Mount the 3.5 in drive in a standard bay, connect the SATA data and power cables, then verify the 6Gbps link speed in BIOS so the 7200 RPM platters and 256 MB cache run at full throughput.

What maintenance or replacement will the ST10000NM0086 need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; monitor SMART attributes for reallocated sectors and replace the drive if the error rate rises or after the rated workload limit is reached.

What limit appears first on the ST10000NM0086 during sustained heavy writes?

The 6Gbps SATA interface caps sequential throughput, so sustained write speeds will hit the interface ceiling before the 7200 RPM mechanics or 256 MB cache are saturated.

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