6.0TB Seagate Exos 7E8
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6.0TB Seagate Exos 7E8

Self-Encrypting (SED) Hard Disk Drive

New | OWC Tested | 100-150 Operational/Burn-in Test Hours | Bulk Packaged

Mfr P/N: ST6000NM024A OWC SKU: SEAST6000NM024W

6.0TB Seagate Exos 7E8

Trusted. Efficient. Versatile.

  • SATA Revision 3.0 Interface (1.5 / 3.0 / 6.0 Gb/s)
  • High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB per second)
  • PowerChoice™ for selectable power savings
  • Tarnish-resistant components to help protect drive from environmental elements, increasing field reliability
  • 4kN Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) model
  • 2 Year OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty
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Enterprise Drive for Bulk Data Applications

Exos 7E8 hard drives support up to 8TB per drive, offering bulk data storage for data center infrastructures requiring a highly reliable enterprise hard drive. Exos 7E8 provides cost- effective, reliable access to unstructured data. Built on field-proven 10th-generation conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology, the Exos 7E8 drive helps to catalyze the datasphere, enabling data center architects and IT professionals to deliver trusted performance, rock-solid reliability, ironclad security, and low TCO for demanding 24×7 operations.

Robust Bulk Data Storage for a 24×7 World

Exos 7E8 drives are backed by a 2 million hour MTBF rating and support workloads of 550TB per year—10× that of desktop hard drives. With state-of-the-art cache, on-the-fly error- correction algorithms, and rotational vibration design, the Exos 7E8 helps ensure consistent performance in replicated and RAID multi-drive systems.

High Performance for Mainstream Data Center Applications

Meet your storage workload requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective data center footprint on the market today. The Exos 7E8 delivers easy integration into bulk storage systems with 12Gb/s SAS and SATA 6Gb/s interface options. With user-definable innovative technology advancements like PowerChoice™ and Seagate RAID Rebuild®, you can tailor your nearline storage requirements for even greater improvements in lowering your TCO.

Enhanced Reliability, Data Protection, and Security

Advanced security features help protect data where it lives—on the drive. Exos 7E8 prevents unauthorized drive access and safeguards stored data with security features that include Secure Downloads & Diagnostics, TCG-compliant Self-Encrypting Drive, and government-grade FIPS/Common Criteria tamper-resistant hard drive.2 Seagate Secure™ drives simplify drive repurposing and disposal, help protect data-at-rest, and comply with corporate and federal data security mandates.
  1. This HDD utilizes a new standardized mounting screw pattern that is not compatible with older Mac Pro models. In a Mac Pro tower, the drive can be installed in an empty optical drive bay using an OWC Hard Drive Tray for 2009/10/12 Mac Pro, an OWC Multi-Mount Bracket for 2009/10/12 Mac Pro, or an OWC Multi-Mount Bracket for 2006/07/08 Mac Pro.

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  • (1) Bare Hard Drive
  • 2 Year OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty

OWC Certified Pre-tested, New Drives, with 100-150 operational/burn-in test hours.

SpecsSpecs

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    Total Capacity

    • 6.0TB

    Formatted Capacity

    • 5588GiB

    Drive Format

    Rotational Speed

    • 7,200RPM

    Cache Data Buffer

    • 256 MB

    Form Factor

    • 3.5-inch

    Drive Interface

    • SATA 6.0 Gb/s

    Sustained Transfer Rate (Max)

    • Up to 226 MB/s

    Transfer Rate

    • up to 6.0Gb/s

    Average Latency

    • 4.16 ms

    Nonrecoverable Read Errors

    • 1 per 1015 bits read

    MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

    • 2,000,000 hours

    Annual Failure Rate

    • .44%

    Contact Start Stops

    • 600,000

    Dimensions

    • Height: 2.6 cm (1.0 in)
    • Length: 14.7 cm (5.8 in)
    • Width: 10.2 cm (4.0 in)

    Weight

    • 693.0 g (1.53 lbs)

    Guaranteed Sectors

    • 1,465,130,646

    Bytes per Sector

    • 4,096

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Ambient Temperature

    • Operating: 41°F to 140°F (5°C to 60°C)
    • Non-Operating: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

    Altitude

    • Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
    • Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)

    Humidity

    • Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing
    • Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing

    Shock

    • Non-Operating: 300 G max at 2 ms

    Idle (Typical)

    • 2.8 bels

    Seek (Typical)

    • 3.2 bels

    Applications

    • Hyperscale Applications/cloud Data Centers With Replicated Storage
    • Massive Scale-out Data Centers And Big Data Analytics
    • High-capacity Density RAID Storage
    • Mainstream Enterprise External Storage Arrays (SAN, NAS, DAS)
    • Distributed File Systems, Including Hadoop And Ceph
    • Enterprise Backup And Restore - D2D, Virtual Tape
    • Centralized Surveillance

    reviewsCustomer Reviews

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    4.78 out of 5

    17 out of 18 (94%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    A good purchase. I wish more were available.

    This was a good and affordable replacement for a failed hard drive. I needed a quick replacement and this fit what I needed. I've been buying from OWC for many years and you guys are the first place I go to EVERY time. Thank you for all that you do. I will be back for more, of course!!! (You even put a big 'ol red heart on the packing before shipping)

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Reviewer621943555, 
    Mar, 13 2025 
    review of: 6.0TB Seagate Exos X18 Enterprise Class 3.5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s 7200RPM SED (Self-Encrypting) Hard Disk Drive
    • Reviewer:Reviewer621943555
    Response from OWC, Support

    Wow, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found the perfect replacement hard drive and that we've been your go-to for years. It's wonderful to know that our little touches, like the heart on the packing, mean a lot to you! We appreciate your loyalty and can't wait to welcome you back for more great products in the future. Your support fuels our passion for providing top-quality service! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/

    Prompt delivery and product as advertised

    Works perfectly and what I needed for a Time Machine backup.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Reviewer3382151044, 
    Mar, 8 2025 
    review of: (*) 6.0TB Seagate Enterprise Capacity Enterprise Class 3.5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s 7200RPM Hard Drive
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    Response from OWC, Support

    Wow, thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your order arrived promptly and that the product is working perfectly for your Time Machine backup. It’s awesome to know we could help you find exactly what you needed! Your support means the world to us! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.  https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/

    So far so good, no problems

    Thats it, I've only had it for a couple of months

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Reviewer964206276, 
    Oct, 13 2024 
    review of: (*) 6.0TB Seagate Enterprise Capacity Enterprise Class 3.5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s 7200RPM Hard Drive
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