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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit

Seagate

Seagate ST6000NM0104 6TB 7200 RPM 128MB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-NC1Z-255Y8 MPN ST6000NM0104

Enterprise 3.5" SAS drive stores 6TB at 7200 RPM with 128MB cache and 4.16ms latency for 24/7 bulk data workloads

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory128 MB
  • 6TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM delivers fast sequential throughput
  • 128MB cache accelerates random read/write operations
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables high-speed host connectivity
  • 5" form factor fits standard enterprise drive bays

Seagate Exos 6TB SAS Enterprise Drive

The Seagate ST6000NM0104 is a 6TB 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive built for continuous operation in servers and storage arrays. It runs at 7200 RPM with a 128MB cache and connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-throughput environments. The drive uses eighth-generation technology to deliver reliable access to bulk unstructured data.

Suited for 24x7 bulk storage workloads

This drive fits administrators who need sustained sequential and random performance for tiered storage, backup targets or surveillance archives. Its low power and cooling requirements help dense deployments. Buyers who require a consumer desktop drive with a different interface or a smaller form factor should consider other product lines.

SAS 12Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The controller or backplane must support SAS 12Gb/s signalling to use this drive at its rated speed. Systems limited to slower SAS speeds or different interface types cannot attach this unit. Verify the host connector and firmware support before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $450.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 $75.17 per TB
Pricier than about 55% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Model nameST6000NM0104
Total capacity6 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory128 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How much noise and heat does the 7200 RPM drive produce during continuous 24 x 7 operation?

The drive is designed for reliable 24 x 7 bulk data storage with low power and cooling requirements, helping to minimise heat output in constant use.

What host hardware is required for the SAS 12Gb/s interface to function?

You need a SAS 12Gb/s host bus adapter, RAID controller or backplane with a compatible SAS connector.

Will the 3.5 inch form factor fit in the drive bays of an older server chassis?

The 3.5 inch form factor matches standard enterprise drive bays, allowing direct installation in older chassis that accept 3.5 inch SAS drives.

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