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Seagate

Seagate ST6000NM0024 6TB 7200 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-4QED-RYNH6 MPN ST6000NM0024

Enterprise 3.5-inch drive stores 6TB at 7200 RPM with 128MB cache for 24x7 RAID workloads

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory128 MB
  • 6TB capacity stores massive datasets
  • 7200 RPM with 128MB cache delivers fast random performance
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables high-throughput data access
  • Engineered for 24x7 workloads of 550TB/yr
  • 10mm height fits standard 3.5" drive bays

Enterprise Capacity 3.5" HDD

The Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5" hard drive provides 6TB of storage for enterprise environments that require continuous operation. It is built for 24x7 workloads and validated for performance and stability in demanding data applications. This drive suits IT professionals managing bulk data infrastructure and RAID arrays.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface

The drive connects via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, which determines compatibility with host controllers and backplanes. It uses conventional magnetic recording technology with a 512e sector format and 128MB cache. Systems without a SATA 6.0Gb/s port cannot use this drive.

7200 RPM operation

At 7200 RPM the drive has an average latency of 4.16ms and draws typical power for a 3.5-inch enterprise spindle. Acoustic output is consistent with high-capacity enterprise drives in multi-bay chassis. The 26.10mm height fits standard enterprise drive bays.

How it compares

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

Price $361.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $60.33 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,365 items is $62.21 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineEnterprise Capacity 3.5
Model nameST6000NM0024
Total capacity6 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory128 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.85 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size210 × 163 × 117 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 7200 RPM spindle speed translate into real-world access times on this drive?

The 7200 RPM rotation yields an average latency of 4.16ms, so data under the read/write heads becomes accessible in roughly four milliseconds under typical enterprise workloads.

What practical throughput limit does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface impose on this 6TB drive?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s link caps the maximum transfer rate at 6.0Gb/s, so sustained sequential reads and writes cannot exceed that interface ceiling even though the drive's own media is faster.

Will the 26.10mm height of this 3.5-inch drive fit a standard desktop drive bay?

Yes, the 26.10mm height matches the common 3.5-inch form-factor specification, allowing it to mount in any standard desktop or server bay designed for 3.5-inch drives.

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