Seagate Constellation ES.3 ST3000NM0033 3TB 7.2K RPM 128MB Cache 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s internal hard drive

Enterprise 3TB capacity

The Seagate Constellation ES.3 ST3000NM0033 is a 3.5-inch enterprise internal hard drive with a 3TB capacity. It spins at 7200 RPM and includes a 128MB cache on a SATA 6Gbps interface. The drive is built for 24x7 operation in nearline storage environments. It suits organisations that need high-capacity bulk storage with enterprise reliability.

25% nearline performance boost

This model delivers a 25% nearline performance boost over competitive offerings to help meet service level agreements. It replaces lower-capacity or slower nearline drives when higher throughput and density are required. The jump is worthwhile for arrays that must serve constant read and write workloads without exceeding power budgets. Buyers who need the absolute lowest latency for transactional databases should consider alternatives.

SATA 6Gbps interface limits

The SATA 6Gbps interface caps the maximum burst transfer rate at the bus limit. Sustained throughput will be lower and varies with workload and queue depth. Average operating power is less than 10.68W, and enhanced PowerChoice technology provides further power reductions during idle periods. Systems limited to older SATA revisions will operate at reduced speeds.