Name: ST6000NM003A Seagate 6TB 12Gb/s SAS 7200RPM 3.5" Enterprise Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST6000NM003A
Price: 484.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate ST6000NM003A is a 6TB enterprise hard drive that fits into 3.5-inch bays and uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface to connect with servers and storage systems. It balances sizable capacity with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a large cache, offering dependable performance for business-critical storage. This model is typically deployed in corporate data centers and large-scale storage arrays where consistent access and reliability are key.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST6000NM003A

Technical Information
Capacity	6TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Data Center,Enterprise Storage
MTBF	2,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.85 mm
Depth	146.99 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.85 mm x 146.99 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Seagate ST6000NM003A is a high-capacity hard drive designed to handle extensive storage requirements with ease. It is commonly used in enterprise environments where reliable and fast data access is crucial, such as servers and data centers. Built for IT professionals and businesses that manage large volumes of data, this drive offers a solid balance of speed and endurance. Its 12Gb/s SAS interface allows it to integrate smoothly into existing storage arrays or SANs, making it a dependable choice for demanding workloads. Key Features High-capacity 6TB storage ideal for extensive databases and backups Fast SAS interface designed to handle intensive data traffic efficiently 7200 RPM speed helps maintain elevated performance under load Large 256MB cache enhances data retrieval and processing times Enterprise-class reliability suited for continuous operation environments This drive is often found in data center setups and enterprise servers where uptime and data integrity are essential. With its combination of capacity and performance, it fits well in storage solutions that require both speed and durability without compromise.

Use Cases
The Seagate ST6000NM003A is designed for enterprise environments requiring high-capacity, reliable storage solutions. It is well-suited for data centers and IT infrastructures that demand consistent performance and durability over extended periods. How It's Used: Deployment in large-scale storage clusters within enterprise data centers supporting virtualization workloads. Integration into rack-mounted servers for high-throughput transactional database applications. Use in cloud service provider infrastructures requiring scalable block storage with low latency. Implementation in backup and archival systems where sustained data access speeds are critical. Edge computing nodes requiring robust, high-capacity storage to handle local data processing. This drive supports operational efficiency by maintaining balanced performance and reliability in demanding IT environments. Its combination of capacity, speed, and interface compatibility enables scalable storage architectures tailored to complex workloads.