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Seagate ST10000NM0186 10TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
10 TB helium-sealed enterprise drive with 7200 RPM, 256 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface for high-capacity rack storage
- InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
- Capacity10TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache256MB
- Average Latency4.16ms
- FeaturesMaximum Storage Capacity for Highest Rack Space Efficiency -
- 10TB capacity adds 25% more petabytes per rack
- Helium-sealed aluminium enclosure prevents leaks for enterprise reliability
- 5M-hour MTBF rating backs continuous data-centre workloads
- PowerBalance technology optimises IOPS per watt for lower TCO
- Advanced write caching delivers 20% random write performance boost
Enterprise 10TB helium drive
The Seagate ST10000NM0186 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage arrays. It delivers 10TB capacity at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The helium-sealed design reduces power draw and weight for dense rack deployments. It targets data centres needing maximum capacity per drive bay.
Standard SATA installation
Installation follows normal 3.5-inch SATA drive procedures using standard power and data cables. The forged aluminium base and hermetic helium seal require no special mounting hardware beyond typical drive trays. Issues arise when controllers or backplanes do not support 4Kn sector formatting or lack sufficient cooling for sustained enterprise workloads. Firmware mismatches on older RAID cards can also prevent the drive from being recognised.
Verify controller and airflow
Confirm the host controller or RAID card explicitly supports 4Kn sector drives and SATA 6.0Gb/s speeds. Check that the chassis provides adequate airflow for 7200 RPM helium drives in high-density configurations. Ensure the operating system and file system are compatible with 4Kn logical sectors. Validate power budget for multiple drives in the same enclosure.
Highlights
- 10TB capacity adds 25% more petabytes per rack
- Helium-sealed aluminium enclosure prevents leaks for enterprise reliability
- 5M-hour MTBF rating backs continuous data-centre workloads
- PowerBalance technology optimises IOPS per watt for lower TCO
- Advanced write caching delivers 20% random write performance boost
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Model | ST10000NM0186 |
| Interface | SATA 6.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 10TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Average Latency | 4.16ms |
| Features | Maximum Storage Capacity for Highest Rack Space Efficiency - 10TB per drive1 for 25% more petabytes per rack - Industry's lowest power and weight for optimum data center TCO - Forged, wrought-aluminum base and a helium sealed-drive design with uniform density and no porosity - Superior material and weld-width design for a more robust, hermetically sealed-drive enclosure that protects from helium leaks - Digital environmental sensors for measuring internal humidity, pressure and temperature, helping to ensure high reliability, performance and quality - Latest hermetic interconnect tec |
| Usage | For Enterprise Storage |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 26.11mm |
| Width (maximum) | 101.85mm |
| Length (maximum) | 147.00mm |
Questions about this item
How do I verify the drive is operating correctly after installation?
Check that the BIOS or operating system detects the full 10TB capacity, the SATA 6.0Gb/s link speed, and the 7200 RPM spindle speed; run a SMART self-test and confirm the average latency reads near 4.16ms.
What is included in the box and what must I supply?
The box contains the 3.5-inch helium-sealed hard drive with forged aluminium base; you must provide a SATA data cable, a SATA power connector, and a 3.5-inch drive bay or mounting bracket.
Which capacity version should I choose for maximum rack density?
The 10TB model delivers 25% more petabytes per rack than the 8TB version, making it the highest-capacity choice for hyperscale and cloud data-centre deployments.
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