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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit

Seagate

Seagate ST6000NM0054 6TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 128MB 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-R4CR-R9HST MPN ST6000NM0054

A 6 TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s enterprise drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 128 MB cache, rated for 550 TB per year of 24×7 workloads

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache128MB
  • Average Latency4.16ms
  • 6TB capacity stores vast unstructured datasets
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables rapid data throughput
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast random access
  • 128MB cache buffers bursts for smooth performance
  • Engineered for 24×7 workloads of 550TB/yr

Enterprise-capacity 6TB SAS drive

The Seagate ST6000NM0054 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage arrays. It delivers 6TB of capacity on a SAS 12Gb/s interface with a 128MB cache and 7200 RPM spindle speed. The drive is engineered for continuous 24×7 operation with a 550TB per year workload rating.

Suited for RAID and bulk data workloads

This drive targets administrators who need high-capacity density and proven reliability in multi-drive RAID environments. Firmware is optimised for enterprise system availability under heavy random and sequential loads. Buyers who need a different interface or a drive rated for lighter duty cycles should consider other options.

SAS 12Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 12Gb/s interface; the host system must provide a matching SAS backplane or controller. Without that connection the drive cannot be used, regardless of its capacity or performance figures.

Highlights

  • 6TB capacity stores vast unstructured datasets
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables rapid data throughput
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast random access
  • 128MB cache buffers bursts for smooth performance
  • Engineered for 24×7 workloads of 550TB/yr

Specifications

BrandSeagate
ModelST6000NM0054
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Capacity6TB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache128MB
Average Latency4.16ms
FeaturesFastest high-capacity HDD with best-in-class random and sequential read/write performance.
Eighth-generation drive technology for reliable access to bulk storage of unstructured data.
Industry-leading rotational vibration tolerance ensures consistent performance.
Improved power and cooling efficiencies with low power consumption and on-demand PowerChoice technology based on T10/T13 power management standards.
Engineered for 24x7 workloads of 550TB/yr-10 x that of desktop drives.
Robust performance with dual processors, ramp load technology, top-coverattached motor and humidity sensor
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How fast can the SAS 12Gb/s interface move data in real use?

The drive spins at 7200 RPM with 128MB cache and 4.16ms average latency, so sustained throughput is limited by the mechanical platters rather than the 12Gb/s link

What physical space and mounting does the 3.5" form factor require?

It fits a standard 3.5" drive bay using the industry screw pattern and needs both a SAS data cable and a compatible power connector

What is the correct firmware step when adding this drive to an enterprise RAID array?

Apply the multi-drive firmware optimised for RAID availability before placing the unit into the array; skipping this step risks inconsistent behaviour across the set

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