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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive, bare drive form factor, SATA connectors visible

Seagate

Seagate IronWolf 16TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" ST16000VN001 internal hard drive

SKU CH-RVZB-GPZYZ MPN ST16000VN001

16 TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5" NAS drive with 256 MB cache, AgileArray RAID optimisation, RV sensors and IronWolf Health Management for 24x7 multi-bay operation

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity16TB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drives
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache256MB

Options 16TB

  • Built for 24/7 NAS operation with 1M-hour MTBF
  • 16 TB capacity handles heavy multi-user workloads
  • AgileArray technology balances dual planes and optimises RAID
  • IronWolf Health Management actively prevents, intervenes and recovers
  • RV sensors maintain performance in multi-drive enclosures

NAS-optimised 16 TB capacity

The Seagate IronWolf ST16000VN001 is a 16 TB 3.5" internal hard drive built for network-attached storage systems. It targets home and small-business users who need always-on, multi-bay RAID arrays with high annual workload tolerance.

SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface limits

The drive connects through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s link, so maximum throughput is bounded by that bus rather than the 7200 RPM platters or 256 MB cache. Sustained transfer rates will not exceed the interface ceiling, and the 180 TB per year workload rating assumes typical NAS duty cycles within that constraint.

Standard 3.5" bay installation

Mounting uses the industry-standard 3.5" form factor with dimensions of 146.99 mm length, 101.85 mm width and 26.11 mm height. RV sensors compensate for vibration in crowded chassis, while AgileArray firmware handles dual-plane balancing and power management. Installers should verify that the enclosure provides adequate airflow for 24x7 operation.

Highlights

  • Built for 24/7 NAS operation with 1M-hour MTBF
  • 16 TB capacity handles heavy multi-user workloads
  • AgileArray technology balances dual planes and optimises RAID
  • IronWolf Health Management actively prevents, intervenes and recovers
  • RV sensors maintain performance in multi-drive enclosures

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesIronWolf
ModelST16000VN001
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity16TB
NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drives
RPM7200 RPM
Cache256MB
FeaturesOptimized for NAS with AgileArray. AgileArray enables dual-plane balancing and RAID optimization in multi-bay environments, with the most advanced powermanagement possible.
Actively protect your NAS with IronWolf Health Management focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery.
High performance means no lag time or downtime for users during workload traffic for the NAS. Seagate leads the competition with the highest-performing NAS drive portfolio.
Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors. First in its class of drives to include RV sensors to maintain high performance in multi-drive NAS
UsageFor NAS systems
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.11mm
Width (maximum)101.85mm
Length (maximum)146.99mm
Shipping weight0.66 kg
Package size171 × 99 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I pick this 16TB IronWolf or a smaller capacity for my NAS?

Choose 16TB when you need the maximum single-drive capacity in the IronWolf range; smaller capacities use the same 7200 RPM, 256MB cache and SATA 6.0Gb/s specs but give less raw space.

What does the 180TB yearly workload rating mean for daily NAS use?

It is the manufacturer's rated annual data transfer limit for 24x7 operation; staying within it keeps the drive inside its design envelope for continuous multi-bay NAS workloads.

The drive uses SATA 6.0Gb/s — what does that cap in practice?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface caps the burst transfer rate at 6.0Gb/s; sustained throughput will be lower and depends on the 7200 RPM mechanical performance.

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