Seagate ST12000NM0127 12TB 256MB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s Enterprise Hard Drive
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About this product
The Seagate ST12000NM0127 is a 12TB enterprise-grade internal hard drive, designed for robust performance in PC systems. This 3.5-inch HDD features a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 256MB cache, facilitating a transfer rate of up to 261MB/s. It supports multiple SATA interfaces (SATA I, II, III, and SAS) and incorporates advanced features like a temperature sensor, Powerbalance, and Advanced Write Caching to optimize reliability and efficiency in demanding environments. It is an HDD-only storage format.
Our take
If you're building out a server or need serious storage for a workstation, this 12TB Seagate enterprise drive is a solid option. The 7200 RPM speed combined with a 256MB cache and 261MB/s transfer rate means it handles large data sets pretty well. I appreciate the enterprise-level features like the temperature sensor and advanced write caching, which really do contribute to reliability in continuous operation. The broad compatibility with SATA and SAS interfaces is also a plus for integration into various setups. However, being an enterprise drive, it might be overkill for a casual home desktop user, and the Prop 65 warning is something to note.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 12TB storage capacity
- Fast 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Large 256MB cache
- High 261MB/S transfer rate
- Enterprise-grade features included
Cons
- 3.5-inch form factor
- California Prop 65 Warning
Specifications
- Country of Origin Thailand
- Compatible With PC
- MPN ST12000NM0127
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- California Prop 65 Warning Yes
- Brand Seagate
Show all 17 specifications
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Transfer Rate
- 261MB/S
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Temperature Sensor, Powerbalance, Advanced Write Caching
- Storage Capacity
- 12 TB
- Unit Quantity
- ST12000NM0127
- Interface
- SAS, SATA III, SATA II, SATA I
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Product Line
- Enterprise Capacity
