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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with exposed circuit board underside

Seagate

Seagate IronWolf Pro 6TB 7200 RPM 256MB CMR SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive ST6000NE000

SKU CH-9YDK-KY4JC MPN ST6000NE000

A 6TB 3.5" SATA hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 256MB cache, built for 24×7 NAS workloads using CMR technology and AgileArray optimisation

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache256MB
  • Average Latency4.16ms
  • FeaturesOptimized for NAS with AgileArray. AgileArray enables dual-p

Options 6TB

  • 6TB capacity stores large creative and business datasets
  • 7200 RPM with 256MB cache delivers consistent 24×7 performance
  • CMR technology ensures reliable operation in multi-bay NAS
  • AgileArray with RV sensors optimises RAID across drive bays
  • 300TB/year workload rating and 2.5M hours MTBF for dependability

Built for multi-bay NAS

The Seagate IronWolf Pro ST6000NE000 is a 6TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It uses conventional magnetic recording for consistent 24×7 performance and includes AgileArray technology with dual-plane balancing, rotational vibration sensors and time-limited error recovery for RAID optimisation. IronWolf Health Management provides prevention, intervention and recovery recommendations, while a 300TB per year workload rating and 2.5M hour MTBF support heavy continuous use.

Suits creative pros and SMEs running multi-bay NAS

This drive targets users who need sustained throughput and RAID-tuned firmware in a 6TB capacity. The 7200 RPM spindle and 256MB cache keep latency low at 4.16ms average, and the three-year Rescue Data Recovery service adds a safety net for mechanical or accidental loss. Builders populating single-drive desktop PCs or looking for a pure archival drive with lower power draw will not benefit from the NAS-specific vibration tuning and workload rating.

The 300TB annual workload rating decides fit

A 300TB per year workload rating signals that the drive is engineered for constant read-write cycles in multi-user environments. If the planned workload stays well below that threshold, a standard desktop drive may be more cost-effective. The 6TB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface are fixed; the workload rating is the single figure that tells you whether this IronWolf Pro matches the intensity of the target NAS deployment.

Highlights

  • 6TB capacity stores large creative and business datasets
  • 7200 RPM with 256MB cache delivers consistent 24×7 performance
  • CMR technology ensures reliable operation in multi-bay NAS
  • AgileArray with RV sensors optimises RAID across drive bays
  • 300TB/year workload rating and 2.5M hours MTBF for dependability

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesIronWolf Pro
ModelST6000NE000
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity6TB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache256MB
Average Latency4.16ms
FeaturesOptimized for NAS with AgileArray. AgileArray enables dual-plane balancing and RAID optimization in multi-bay environments, with the most advanced power management 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.
Seagate Rescue Data Recovery. IronWolf Pro comes with extra peace of mind for any mechanical, accidental, or natural disaster. With a
UsageEnterprise NAS Hard Drives
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.11mm
Width (maximum)101.85mm
Length (maximum)146.99mm
Shipping weight0.72 kg
Package size149 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the ST6000NE000 and do I need to buy a SATA cable or mounting screws separately?

The drive ships in retail or OEM packaging that may vary; a SATA data cable and 3.5" mounting screws are not included and must be purchased separately.

How do I decide between the 6TB IronWolf Pro and other capacities in the same series?

Choose the 6TB model when you need 6000GB of raw storage with 7200 RPM speed, 256MB cache and a 300TB/year workload rating in a single 3.5" bay.

What does the 300TB per year workload rating mean for a NAS running 24×7?

It means the drive is engineered to sustain up to 300 terabytes of total data transfers annually in multi-bay RAID without exceeding its design limits.

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