Name: ST30000NM004K Seagate Exos M 30TB 7,200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s HDD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST30000NM004K
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Exos M 30TB drive is designed to provide substantial storage capacity with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface, suitable for enterprise storage deployments. It features a 512MB cache to assist in data throughput and uses 512e ISE technology to maintain data integrity in demanding applications.

General Information
Brand	Seagate

Technical Information
Capacity	30TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7,200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Enterprise,Data Center,Servers
MTBF	2,500,000 hours

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
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Seagate Exos M ST30000NM004K is a 3.5-inch hard disk drive designed for large-scale data storage applications. It offers a substantial 30TB capacity, making it suitable for environments that require high-density storage solutions. This drive is typically used in enterprise IT infrastructures, data centers, and storage arrays where durable and sizable storage is essential. Its 7,200 RPM rotational speed supports steady data access rates, while the SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures compatibility with widespread hardware setups. The drive incorporates a 512MB cache to help improve data transfer efficiency and employs 512e ISE (Incremental Sector Error) technology for enhanced data integrity. Key Features Large 30TB storage capacity for extensive datasets 7,200 RPM speed balancing access time and energy consumption SATA 6Gb/s interface supporting standard connectivity 512MB cache buffer to optimize read/write processes 512e ISE technology for improved error management and data reliability This drive serves a practical role in environments demanding large, reliable storage with standard SATA connectivity. Its specifications align with typical enterprise requirements for capacity and data integrity without specialized hardware dependencies.

Use Cases
The Seagate Exos M 30TB HDD is primarily used in enterprise data centers and storage arrays where large volumes of data must be stored securely and accessed efficiently. It suits environments requiring standard SATA connectivity with significant capacity and steady performance. How It's Used: Data center bulk storage for archival and primary datasets Enterprise backup systems where high capacity supports large backups Network-attached storage (NAS) devices requiring SATA-compatible drives High-capacity storage arrays in mixed workload environments Data-intensive analytics platforms needing reliable disk storage This drive facilitates the management of extensive data repositories, providing a balance of capacity, access speeds, and data integrity features suitable for typical enterprise storage tasks.

FAQ's
What interface does the ST30000NM004K use? The ST30000NM004K utilizes a SATA 6Gb/s interface, which is compatible with standard enterprise and consumer SATA storage controllers. What is the rotational speed of this Seagate drive? This model operates at 7,200 RPM, providing a balance between data access speed and power consumption suitable for enterprise storage. How much cache memory does the ST30000NM004K have? The drive features 512MB of cache, which helps improve data transfer efficiency and overall drive performance in typical workloads. What does 512e ISE mean on this hard drive? 512e ISE refers to 512-byte emulation with Incremental Sector Error technology, improving data integrity by managing error correction on a sector basis. Is the ST30000NM004K compatible with 3.5-inch drive bays? Yes, the Seagate Exos M 30TB drive is designed in a 3.5-inch form factor for standard desktop and server drive bays. Who typically uses the Seagate Exos M 30TB HDD? This drive is generally used by enterprise IT professionals and data center operators requiring large-scale storage solutions with standard SATA interfaces.