Seagate
Seagate Exos 7E8 8TB Hard Drive
Engineered for demanding enterprise environments, the Seagate Exos 7E8 8TB Hard Drive offers dependable, high-density storage. This internal drive delivers fast read/write performance, ideal for cloud data centers and bulk storage. Built on reliable Exos technology, it ensures consistent operation for enterprise-class workloads up to 550 TB/yr. Advanced caching algorithms enable quick data access, offering trusted, efficient, and versatile performance to scale your storage infrastructure.
$455.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
901
/ 2789
#901 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-14%
Below average
Capacity
8
/ TB
Who it's for
- High Workload Reliability
- Consistent Performance
- Excellent Cost per Terabyte
Who should skip it
- Increased Noise and Vibration
- Higher Power Consumption
- Air-Filled Density Limitation
Key Specs
Capacity
8TB
Rotational Speed
7200 RPM
Interface
SATA 6Gbps
Form Factor
3.5 inches
Cache Size
256MB
Model Number
ST8000NM000A
Drive Type
Internal Enterprise HDD
Installation Type
Internal
Features
- Fast data transfer speeds
- Maximum-density storage solutions
- Faster data management with advanced caching
- Designed for 24/7 enterprise workloads
- Built on industry-leading innovation
- Ideal for data centers and servers
- Supports heavy applications reliably
- Scalable storage infrastructure
What customers say
Customers highly value the Seagate Exos 8TB drive for its robust reliability and consistent performance, essential for enterprise use in servers and RAID arrays. Users appreciate the impressive read write speeds and the ample 8TB capacity for growing data needs. While the initial cost is higher than consumer models, many view it as a justified investment due to enhanced durability and expected long term operation. The primary drawback noted by some is the audible noise level typical of 7200 RPM enterprise hardware. Overall satisfaction is strong, driven by the peace of mind offered by a drive built for continuous, dependable data retention.
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