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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

Seagate

Seagate ST4000NM0053 Constellation ES.3 4 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM SATA internal hard drive 128 MB cache

SKU CH-GW5J-JKSZV MPN ST4000NM0053

A 4 TB enterprise-class 3.5" SATA hard drive with 7200 RPM and 128 MB cache for 24×7 bulk data storage

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeSATA
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Enterprise-grade 24×7 bulk data storage reliability
  • 4000 GB capacity maximizes server storage density
  • 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s delivers predictable performance
  • 128 MB cache enhances data throughput efficiency
  • Best-in-class energy efficiency lowers power and cooling costs

Enterprise bulk storage

The Seagate Constellation ES.3 ST4000NM0053 is a 4TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for 24×7 operation in enterprise storage arrays and servers. Its 7200 RPM spindle and 128MB cache deliver predictable throughput for bulk data workloads that demand high capacity and sustained reliability.

Thermals and power draw

Best-in-class energy efficiency keeps power and cooling requirements low even in dense multi-drive SATA or SAS environments. The drive maintains stable 7200 RPM performance without excessive heat output, supporting continuous operation in rackmount chassis where airflow and power budgets are constrained.

Upgrade path

This drive replaces lower-capacity 3.5-inch enterprise SATA drives when storage density must increase without adding bays. The jump is worth it when 24×7 workloads exceed the endurance of desktop-class drives and the 5-year limited warranty aligns with infrastructure refresh cycles.

How it compares

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

Price $198.99
Pricier than about 69% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $49.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 61% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineConstellation ES.3
Model nameST4000NM0053
Total capacity4 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Cache memory128 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size170 × 124 × 36 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this 3.5" SATA drive in a server chassis?

Mount the 3.5" drive in a standard bay using four screws, connect the SATA data cable to the motherboard or controller and attach a SATA power connector from the PSU; the step often missed is securing both side screws to prevent vibration in multi-drive arrays.

What maintenance or replacement will this Constellation ES.3 need over its service life?

Designed for 24×7 operation with a 5-year limited warranty, the drive has no user-serviceable parts; plan replacement after the warranty period or when SMART attributes indicate wear.

What limit appears first when this 7200 RPM drive runs sustained writes?

The 128 MB cache buffers bursts, but continuous throughput is capped by the 7200 RPM mechanical speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface.

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