Seagate Enterprise Exos 7E2000 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s HDD

Overview

The Seagate ST1000NX0313 is an enterprise-class hard drive designed to deliver reliable 1TB storage within a compact 2.5-inch form factor featuring a 15 mm z-height. It operates at 7200 rpm and connects via a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, offering sustained data transfer speeds up to 136 MB per second. This drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, making it well suited for demanding server environments where consistent performance and durability are critical.

Key features

• High spindle speed of 7200 rpm combined with a 128 MB cache to ensure fast and efficient data access for intensive workloads.
• PowerChoice technology that reduces energy consumption during idle periods, helping data centers manage power costs without sacrificing readiness.
• RAID Rebuild support that accelerates recovery times after drive replacement, maintaining data integrity and minimizing downtime.
• Robust design rated for a 1.4 million hour mean time between failures (MTBF), providing dependable operation in dense server racks.
• Compact 2.5-inch size with a 15 mm height, ideal for blade servers, high-density racks, and external enclosures where space is limited.

Key specs

• Capacity: 1 TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch, 15 mm z-height
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 rpm
• Cache size: 128 MB
• Sustained transfer rate: up to 136 MB/s
• MTBF: 1.4 million hours
• Designed for 24 x 7 operation

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of enterprise servers, storage arrays, and external enclosures that support SATA connections. Its compact size and power-efficient design make it a flexible choice for virtualized environments and scalable storage pools.

Performance and reliability

Built to handle continuous operation, the drive’s high spindle speed and large cache enable smooth handling of heavy read/write cycles common in data centers. The PowerChoice feature helps reduce power consumption during low activity, while RAID Rebuild support ensures quick recovery from drive failures, minimizing impact on system availability.

Ideal uses and environments

This model fits well in data centers requiring reliable storage for virtual machines, backup repositories, and scalable storage solutions. Its small footprint and energy-saving features make it a strong option for setups where space and power efficiency are priorities, such as blade servers and high-density rack configurations.