Name: 1SF178-500 Seagate 4TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5-Inch Enterprise NAS Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 1SF178-500
Price: 299.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate NAS HDD 4TB 7200RPM is a hard drive tailored for network storage environments, providing a solid blend of capacity, speed, and reliability. It fits well in setups that require consistent access to large files and efficient data handling over a network.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	1SF178-500

Technical Information
Capacity	4TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	7200RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Seagate NAS HDD is built to handle demanding data storage tasks with its 4TB capacity. It’s often found in network-attached storage setups where continuous access and reliability matter. Designed with enterprise environments in mind, this drive suits small to medium businesses that need dependable storage for backups, file sharing, or media hosting. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its balance of speed, capacity, and endurance. Key Features Advanced 512e sector technology for compatibility and efficiency Robust 7200RPM speed supports smoother multitasking and faster file transfers Large 128MB cache enhances read/write performance Designed specifically for NAS systems with optimized workload handling Reliable SATA 6Gb/s connection ensures stable data throughput The drive is typically deployed in office NAS units or small data centers where steady performance over long periods is essential. It plays a key role in keeping business data accessible and secure without downtime disruptions.

Use Cases
The Seagate 4TB 7200RPM NAS HDD is designed for network-attached storage solutions in small to medium-sized business environments where high capacity and rapid data access are essential. IT professionals managing storage clusters or virtualization setups benefit from its balance of speed and reliability in maintaining consistent data throughput. How It's Used: Deployment in SMB NAS arrays to support concurrent access by multiple users and applications. Integration into virtualization hosts requiring large storage pools with low latency. Use in edge computing nodes to store and retrieve substantial datasets locally with minimal delay. Implementation in rack-mounted storage units within remote offices needing dependable data sharing. Support for content creation teams managing large multimedia files over centralized storage networks. This HDD enhances operational efficiency by delivering sustained performance and scalability in networked storage environments. Its cache and interface speed improve data handling, aiding in maintaining system responsiveness under demanding workloads.