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Silver 3.5 inch hard drive with black IBM caddy tray attached

Seagate

Seagate ST6000NM0014 6TB 7200RPM 12Gbps SAS 128MB 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-EHTA-EVAVQ

6 TB 7200 RPM SAS hard drive with 128 MB cache and included 3.5" caddy

  • 6 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
  • 12 Gbps SAS interface enables fast host transfers
  • 128 MB cache buffers bursts for smooth throughput
  • Includes IBM caddy for direct Storwize V7000 Gen2 fit

6 TB nearline SAS drive

The Seagate ST6000NM0014 is a 6 TB nearline hard drive built for 3.5-inch SAS bays. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a 12 Gbps SAS interface with a 128 MB cache. The unit ships new and includes an IBM system storage caddy for direct installation in compatible arrays. It targets administrators expanding capacity in Storwize V7000 Gen2 or similar enterprise storage systems.

Thermals and power in normal use

In typical nearline operation the drive runs at 7200 RPM within standard enterprise temperature limits. The SAS 12 Gbps interface negotiates link speed automatically and draws power from the backplane without an extra connector. Acoustic output is consistent with other 3.5-inch nearline drives in a populated chassis. The included caddy ensures proper airflow alignment in the host enclosure.

Behaviour under sustained load

During extended sequential workloads the 128 MB buffer absorbs write bursts while the platters maintain 7200 RPM throughput. The SAS dual-port architecture provides path redundancy for continuous availability in RAID sets. Firmware is tuned for nearline duty cycles rather than desktop burst patterns. The drive is not suited for workloads that demand higher random IOPS or lower latency than a 7200 RPM mechanical design can deliver.

Highlights

  • 6 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
  • 12 Gbps SAS interface enables fast host transfers
  • 128 MB cache buffers bursts for smooth throughput
  • Includes IBM caddy for direct Storwize V7000 Gen2 fit

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SAS drive into the Storwize V7000 Gen2 using the included caddy?

Slide the drive into the supplied IBM caddy until the connector engages the 12Gbps SAS backplane, then lock the tray latch; the common error is leaving the latch unlatched, which breaks the data path.

What part will need replacement after years of 7200RPM operation in a nearline array?

The motor and bearing assembly is the first mechanical item to wear under continuous 7200RPM duty; plan a drive swap when SMART reallocated-sector counts rise.

What throughput ceiling appears first during sustained 12Gbps SAS writes?

The 128MB cache absorbs bursts, but sustained sequential writes level off at the physical media rate of the 7200RPM platters before the 12Gbps link saturates.

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