ST6000NM005B 6TB SATA 7200RPM 256MB Brand new original
The Seagate ST6000NM005B is a 6TB enterprise-class 3.5-inch hard drive built on the Exos platform, targeted at system integrators, data center operators, and IT resellers deploying bulk storage enclosures, backup targets, and general-purpose server arrays. With a 7200 RPM spindle and SATA 6Gb/s interface, it suits mainstream workloads such as file serving, web hosting, and capacity-oriented tiered storage. Buyers should confirm chassis bay height and backplane SATA compatibility before ordering, as enterprise drive firmware and power requirements can vary by host platform.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| MTBF | 2 million hours |
| Workload Rate Limit (WRL) | Up to 550 TB/year (annualized; duty-cycle guidance only) |
| Data Protection | Seagate Secure™ encryption, Instant Secure Erase (ISE) (host/RAID controller support may be required) |
| Power Efficiency | Optimized for lower power consumption per TB |
| Condition | Brand new original |
Good to know
- Standard 3.5-inch SATA drive: compatible with common server backplanes and JBOD enclosures, but verify controller support for Seagate Secure / ISE features if secure erasure is part of your decommissioning policy.
- The 550 TB/year workload rating positions this drive in Seagate’s enterprise capacity tier — above nearline/desktop-class drives rated for lighter duty cycles, and intended for 24/7 array operation.
- Buying tip: for RAID rebuilds across multi-bay arrays, order drives from the same batch/firmware revision to keep performance and behavior consistent; confirm quantity pricing and lead time for bulk export orders.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
The Seagate ST6000NM005B is a 6TB enterprise-class 3.5-inch hard drive built on the Exos platform, targeted at system integrators, data center operators, and IT resellers deploying bulk storage enclosures, backup targets, and general-purpose server arrays. With a 7200 RPM spindle and SATA 6Gb/s interface, it suits mainstream workloads such as file serving, web hosting, and capacity-oriented tiered storage. Buyers should confirm chassis bay height and backplane SATA compatibility before ordering, as enterprise drive firmware and power requirements can vary by host platform.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| MTBF | 2 million hours |
| Workload Rate Limit (WRL) | Up to 550 TB/year (annualized; duty-cycle guidance only) |
| Data Protection | Seagate Secure™ encryption, Instant Secure Erase (ISE) (host/RAID controller support may be required) |
| Power Efficiency | Optimized for lower power consumption per TB |
| Condition | Brand new original |
Good to know
- Standard 3.5-inch SATA drive: compatible with common server backplanes and JBOD enclosures, but verify controller support for Seagate Secure / ISE features if secure erasure is part of your decommissioning policy.
- The 550 TB/year workload rating positions this drive in Seagate’s enterprise capacity tier — above nearline/desktop-class drives rated for lighter duty cycles, and intended for 24/7 array operation.
- Buying tip: for RAID rebuilds across multi-bay arrays, order drives from the same batch/firmware revision to keep performance and behavior consistent; confirm quantity pricing and lead time for bulk export orders.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
