Name: HDD-A3000-ST3000NM001A Supermicro Seagate Exos 7E8 3TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache 512n 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: HDD-A3000-ST3000NM001A
Price: 158.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The SuperMicro 3TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gbs 256MB 3.5" HDD delivers reliable storage performance suited for enterprise servers and data centers. It fits into standard 3.5" bays and balances capacity with speed and cache size, making it a common choice where consistent disk access and system uptime are needed.

General Information
Brand	Supermicro
Part Number	HDD-A3000-ST3000NM001A

Technical Information
Capacity	3TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

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

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 3TB SuperMicro hard drive is built for enterprise-level storage, offering a solid balance between capacity and speed. It fits into 3.5" drive bays and is designed to handle demanding workloads where quick data transfer and reliability are critical. Often found in data centers and server environments, it's suitable for IT professionals managing large databases or virtual machines. Key Features High-capacity 3TB drive ideal for extensive file storage 7200RPM rotation speed delivers consistent performance 12Gbps SAS interface supports fast data exchange with servers Large 256MB cache reduces latency during read/write operations Designed to fit standard 3.5" drive bays in rackmount servers This drive is typically deployed in server racks where data integrity and uptime are important. It plays a key role in storage arrays, backup servers, and virtualization setups, helping maintain smooth and efficient data management without frequent replacements or failures.

Use Cases
The SuperMicro 3TB SAS HDD is optimized for enterprise server environments requiring robust, high-throughput storage. It best serves IT infrastructures where dependable disk performance is critical, such as data centers managing mixed workloads and virtualization clusters demanding consistent I/O operations. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted servers within data centers supporting virtualization platforms to ensure steady storage performance under varied workloads. Integrated into storage arrays for medium to large-scale enterprise IT environments focusing on database and transactional applications. Utilized in edge computing nodes where reliable SAS connectivity and fast access speed are essential for localized data processing. Employed in high-availability server clusters to maintain operational continuity and reduce latency during critical business operations. Configured in backup and archival systems within SMB networks requiring a balance of capacity and access speed for scalable data retention. This HDD effectively supports operational efficiency by providing a consistent balance of capacity, speed, and cache size, facilitating scalable storage solutions. Its SAS interface and performance characteristics enable seamless integration into demanding server environments, helping maintain throughput and uptime demands in complex IT infrastructures.