Name: ST28000NM003K Seagate Exos M 28TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gbps 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST28000NM003K
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Exos M 28TB 7,200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 512e ISE 3.5-inch HDD offers significant storage capacity with SATA interface compatibility. It is designed to provide large-scale storage with a 512MB cache for optimized data transfer and employs the 512e ISE sector size format suitable for enterprise data environments.

General Information
Brand	Seagate

Technical Information
Capacity	28TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Enterprise,Datacenter,Servers
MTBF	2.5 million hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.008
Depth	5.787
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.008 x 5.787
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Seagate Exos M ST28000NM003K is a high-capacity hard disk drive designed to provide vast storage space for demanding data environments. It operates at 7,200 RPM and uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, making it suitable for large-scale data storage and archival systems. This 3.5-inch HDD features a 512MB cache and 512e ISE (Integrated Servo Electronics) sector size to support efficient data handling and integrity. It is typically deployed in enterprise or data center settings where large sequential and random workloads are common. Key Features 28TB storage capacity enabling extensive data retention 7,200 RPM speed balancing performance and power consumption SATA 6Gb/s interface for compatibility with many server and storage systems 512MB cache to assist in read/write operations 3.5-inch form factor with 512e ISE sector formatting This drive serves as a reliable storage component for systems requiring dense data storage with SATA connectivity. It fits into environments where maximizing storage per drive is essential without changing interface standards. It provides a practical solution for bulk data retention and archival purposes.

Use Cases
This Seagate Exos M 28TB HDD is typically used in data centers and enterprise storage arrays where large capacity and SATA interface compatibility are required. It suits workloads involving bulk data storage, backup, and archiving in environments needing high-density storage solutions. How It's Used: Installed in enterprise servers requiring high-capacity SATA drives Used for archival and backup storage in data centers Deployed in storage arrays for large file repositories Employed in applications with mixed sequential and random workloads Integrated into systems supporting 3.5-inch SATA HDDs with 512e sector formatting The drive plays an important role in providing scalable storage where capacity density matters. It supports operational requirements for storing vast amounts of data without altering existing SATA infrastructure.

FAQ's
What interface does the ST28000NM003K use? The ST28000NM003K uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, compatible with standard SATA storage controllers and systems. What is the spindle speed of this Seagate drive? This model operates at 7,200 RPM, which is typical for enterprise-class SATA drives balancing performance and power consumption. What cache size does the ST28000NM003K have? The drive includes a 512MB cache memory, which assists in improving data read and write efficiency. What form factor is the Seagate Exos M 28TB HDD? It uses a 3.5-inch form factor compatible with standard desktop and server HDD bays designed for this size. What does 512e ISE mean in this drive? 512e ISE refers to the drive’s sector size format (512-byte emulation with advanced format) and integrated servo electronics for precise data positioning. Is this drive suitable for enterprise environments? The ST28000NM003K is designed for enterprise and data center environments requiring large SATA-based storage capacity.