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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with green circuit board visible on underside

Seagate

Seagate ST8000NE0001 8TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-9MZM-FC8Q1 MPN ST8000NE0001

An 8 TB 3.5″ SATA drive spinning at 7 200 RPM with 256 MB cache, built for 1 to 16-bay NAS enclosures and rated for 300 TB per year

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity8TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache256MB
  • Average Latency4.16ms
  • Enterprise reliability with 1.2 million hours MTBF
  • High-capacity 8TB storage for multi-bay NAS systems
  • 7200 RPM speed backed by 256MB cache
  • RV sensor maintains performance in vibration-heavy enclosures
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface fits standard 3.5" drive bays

Built for multi-bay NAS enclosures

The Seagate Enterprise NAS ST8000NE0001 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive that spins at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It carries a 1.2 million hour MTBF rating and a 300TB-per-year workload rating designed for 1 to 16-bay enclosures. An onboard RV sensor helps sustain performance in vibration-prone multi-drive chassis.

Suited for always-on NAS workloads

This drive targets administrators building or expanding network-attached storage arrays that run continuously under moderate to heavy write loads. The enterprise-class reliability metrics and rotational vibration tolerance make it a fit for RAID sets in small-to-medium business or enthusiast servers. Buyers who need a quiet desktop archive drive or a laptop upgrade should look elsewhere because the 7200 RPM spindle and enterprise firmware are optimised for multi-drive NAS duty, not low-power or mobile use.

Verify SATA power and bay clearance

Confirm your NAS or server has a free SATA 6.0Gb/s data port and a matching SATA power connector from the power supply. The bare drive measures 147.00mm long, 101.85mm wide and 26.10mm high, so check that your drive tray or caddy accepts a standard 3.5-inch form factor with those maximum dimensions. Ensure the enclosure provides adequate airflow for a 7200 RPM unit operating within the rated workload envelope.

Highlights

  • Enterprise reliability with 1.2 million hours MTBF
  • High-capacity 8TB storage for multi-bay NAS systems
  • 7200 RPM speed backed by 256MB cache
  • RV sensor maintains performance in vibration-heavy enclosures
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface fits standard 3.5" drive bays

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesEnterprise NAS
ModelST8000NE0001
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity8TB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache256MB
Average Latency4.16ms
FeaturesEnterprise-class reliability and performance for cloud-based storage and NAS applications in 1- to 16-bay enclosures
1.2 million hours MTBF for enterprise-class reliability
300TB-per-year workload rating for mid-range NAS and cloud-based storage
7200-RPM spindle speed performance
Double the cache size-256MB multisegmented on 8TB capacity
Dual-stage actuators to deliver precision seeks every time
SATA 6Gb/s interface for easy integration into NAS and RAID rackmount systems
RV sensor for sustained performance and reliability
Optional 5-year Rescue Data Recovery Service plan protects ag
UsageEnterprise NAS Hard Drives
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.10mm
Width (maximum)101.85mm
Length (maximum)147.00mm
Shipping weight0.79 kg
Package size142 × 137 × 30 mm

Questions about this item

Does my NAS enclosure need a 3.5-inch drive bay and SATA 6.0Gb/s ports to install this 8TB drive?

Yes, the drive uses the 3.5-inch form factor and connects through a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, so the enclosure must provide matching bays and data ports.

Will the 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache change how this drive performs alongside slower drives already in my array?

The drive spins at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache; mixing it with slower spindles may cause the array to pace itself to the slowest member during sustained writes.

How can I confirm the Enterprise NAS drive is healthy after installation using its own diagnostics?

Run the manufacturer's diagnostic utility to verify SMART attributes, check that the reported 4.16ms average latency and 7200 RPM speed are within spec, and monitor the workload counter against the 300TB-per-year rating.

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