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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with green and black label, exposed circuit board on underside

Seagate

Seagate IronWolf ST12000VN0008 12TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-A97W-63WQ4 MPN ST12000VN0008

12 TB 3.5" SATA drive built for 24×7 NAS use with 7200 RPM, 256 MB cache and CMR recording

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity12TB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
  • Recording TechnologyCMR
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache256MB
  • 12TB capacity for large NAS storage
  • 7200 RPM and 256MB cache deliver fast data access
  • CMR recording technology ensures consistent write performance
  • AgileArray enables dual-plane balancing and RAID optimization
  • IronWolf Health Management actively protects the NAS

Built for multi-bay NAS

The Seagate IronWolf ST12000VN0008 is a 12TB 3.5" internal hard drive designed for always-on network attached storage. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache and uses conventional magnetic recording for consistent performance in RAID arrays. The drive targets users who need high-capacity, reliable bulk storage across multiple bays.

AgileArray and RV sensors for vibration tolerance

AgileArray firmware provides dual-plane balancing and RAID optimisation to reduce vibration in multi-bay enclosures. Built-in rotational vibration sensors maintain throughput when several drives operate simultaneously. The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface fits standard NAS bays and the 26.11mm height matches typical 3.5" drive trays for straightforward installation.

Replaces lower-capacity

This model steps up from smaller IronWolf units or standard desktop drives that lack vibration compensation and health monitoring. IronWolf Health Management adds prevention, intervention and recovery features to protect data during heavy workloads. The 180TB per year workload rating and 1M hours MTBF support continuous operation where consumer drives would fall short. Buyers who need more than 12TB should consider the 14TB or 16TB capacities in the same series.

Highlights

  • 12TB capacity for large NAS storage
  • 7200 RPM and 256MB cache deliver fast data access
  • CMR recording technology ensures consistent write performance
  • AgileArray enables dual-plane balancing and RAID optimization
  • IronWolf Health Management actively protects the NAS

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesIronWolf
ModelNE-ST12000VN0008
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity12TB
NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
Recording TechnologyCMR
RPM7200 RPM
Cache256MB
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.
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 weight0.68 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 32 mm

Questions about this item

What practical throughput limit does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface impose on this drive?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface provides a theoretical maximum of 6 Gb/s; actual sustained transfer rates will be determined by the 7200 RPM platters and 256 MB cache rather than the bus itself.

What physical clearance does the 3.5" form factor with 26.11 mm height require in a NAS bay?

The drive measures 146.99 mm long, 101.85 mm wide and 26.11 mm high, so the bay must accommodate a standard 3.5" height profile without obstruction from adjacent trays or cabling.

How is the drive installed in a multi-bay NAS, and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive using four 3.5" screw holes, connect the SATA data and power cables, then enable AgileArray in the NAS firmware so dual-plane balancing and RAID optimisation activate for multi-bay operation.

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