Seagate
Seagate Cheetah NS ST3400755SSProduct 400 GB 3.5" SAS internal hard drive
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Seagate
Seagate Constellation ES.3 ST2000NM0033 9ZM175-038 2TB 7200RPM 128MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive
Enterprise-grade 3.5" SATA drive stores 2 TB at 7200 RPM with 128 MB cache
- 2 TB capacity stores large data sets
- 7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast sequential access
- 128 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
- SATA 6 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop ports
- 5 inch form factor fits typical drive bays
Enterprise Storage Drive
The Seagate Constellation ES.3 ST2000NM0033 is a 2000GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for continuous operation in servers and storage arrays. Its 7200RPM spindle speed and 128MB cache support sustained throughput for multi-user workloads. The SATA 6Gb/s interface connects directly to standard host controllers. This new drive suits IT managers expanding nearline capacity.
SATA 6Gb/s Interface Limit
The SATA 6Gb/s link caps burst transfer at the interface ceiling, so sustained rates depend on the mechanical media rather than the bus. Sequential throughput will not exceed the physical limits of the 7200RPM platters. Random I/O performance is constrained by rotational latency and seek time inherent to the design. The interface adds no protocol overhead beyond standard SATA signalling.
Capacity and Workload Fit
Two terabytes provide room for archival datasets, backup targets and virtual machine libraries that do not demand flash latency. The 128MB buffer absorbs write bursts from RAID controllers during rebuilds or logging spikes. Very high queue-depth random workloads will saturate the actuator before the cache or interface becomes the bottleneck. Buyers needing lower latency or higher IOPS should consider solid-state alternatives.
Highlights
- 2 TB capacity stores large data sets
- 7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast sequential access
- 128 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
- SATA 6 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop ports
- 5 inch form factor fits typical drive bays
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Should I buy the single drive or the lot of 10?
The lot of 10 delivers ten 2000GB drives, each with 7200RPM and 128MB cache, suited for bulk storage deployments.
What does the 7200RPM rating mean for daily use?
The 7200RPM spindle speed provides faster sequential throughput and lower latency than slower desktop drives, improving large-file transfers.
How does the SATA 6Gb/s interface limit performance?
The SATA 6Gb/s link caps the maximum burst transfer rate at 6Gb/s, so sustained speeds will not exceed that ceiling.
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