ABOUT THE PRODUCT
The Seagate IronWolf 12TB is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for NAS, desktop and multimedia server environments. It uses a helium-sealed design paired with AgileArray technology, Dual-Plane Balancing and Error Recovery Control to support reliable performance in multi-bay systems. Rated for 24x7 operation with a workload rate limit of 180TB per year and 1,000,000 hours MTBF, it is built to handle continuous read and write demands rather than occasional desktop use. Built-in Rotational Vibration sensors help maintain performance in multi-bay enclosures, while IronWolf Health Management monitors drive health and flags issues before they affect stored data. It suits users setting up or expanding a NAS system, home server or small business storage array.
KEY FEATURES
- NAS Optimised: AgileArray technology with Dual-Plane Balancing and Error Recovery Control supports reliable performance in multi-bay NAS systems.
- Helium Sealed Design: A helium drive design supports higher capacity while operating at lower power than comparable air-filled drives in this range.
- Vibration Tolerance: Built-in Rotational Vibration sensors help maintain consistent performance in multi-bay enclosures.
- Health Monitoring: IronWolf Health Management offers prevention, intervention and recovery recommendations to protect stored data.
- Continuous Duty Rated: Rated for a 180TB per year workload limit and 1,000,000 hours MTBF, supporting 24x7 NAS operation.
CORE SPECIFICATIONS
- Capacity: 12TB
- Form Factor: 3.5 Inch
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache/Buffer Size: 256MB
- Workload Class: NAS
- Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 210 MB/s
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
- Model Number: ST12000VN0008
- Recording Technology: CMR
- Drive Design: Helium
- Workload Rate Limit: 180TB/Year
- Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000
- Mean Time Between Failures: 1,000,000 hours
- Non-recoverable Read Error Rate: 1 per 10E15
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 65 degrees Celsius
COMPATIBILITY AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- As a 3.5 inch internal drive, this fits standard 3.5 inch drive bays and connects via a SATA interface. The verified NAS workload class rating makes it suited to NAS enclosures built for continuous operation.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
- Dimensions: 14.7 x 10.2 x 2.6 cm
- Weight: 650g
What's in the box
1 x Seagate IronWolf 12TB Internal Hard Drive
