18TB Seagate IronWolf Pro Hard Drive 3.5" SATA III HDD NAS
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About this product
This is an 18TB Seagate IronWolf Pro 3.5" SATA III internal hard drive, specifically designed for NAS systems. It operates at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache, offering robust performance for multi-drive environments. The drive features Hot Plug and Hot Swap support, simplifying maintenance in compatible systems. Its 3.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for desktop and NAS enclosures, and it is compatible with both Mac and PC systems. Manufactured in Thailand, it's a high-capacity HDD solution for demanding storage needs.
Our take
If you're building out a serious NAS or need significant internal storage, this 18TB Seagate IronWolf Pro is a compelling option. The 7200 RPM rotation speed combined with a 256MB cache promises quick data access, which is crucial for NAS environments where multiple users might be accessing files simultaneously. I appreciate the Hot Plug and Hot Swap features, making drive replacement or expansion straightforward without system downtime. It's a large capacity drive, so it's a good choice for archiving extensive media libraries or backing up critical business data, compatible with both Mac and PC.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 18 TB high storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 256 MB cache for performance
- Hot Plug, Hot Swap support for NAS
Cons
- Premium price point
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac, PC
- Color Silver
- MPN ST18000NE000
- Item Length 5.8"
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Seagate
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 1"
- Model
- Seagate IronWolf Pro
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap
- Storage Capacity
- 18 TB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- SATA III
- Item Width
- 4"
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Product Line
- IronWolf
- Cache
- 256 MB