Description
The Seagate Exos 7E8 ST8000NM002A is an enterprise-class 8TB hard drive designed for hyperscale cloud applications, large-scale data centers, and high-capacity RAID storage. Built on proven 10th-generation CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology, it delivers reliable, high-performance storage for 24×7 operations.
With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours, a 550TB/year workload rate, and advanced features like PowerChoice™ energy optimization and rotational vibration protection, this drive ensures consistent performance and low TCO in demanding environments.
Enhanced with Seagate Secure™ technology options, humidity sensors, and SuperParity for improved data integrity, the ST8000NM002A is engineered for mission-critical storage where uptime, scalability, and security are essential.
Best-fit applications include:
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Hyperscale and scale-out data centers
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OLTP, HPC, and high-density RAID systems
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Enterprise backup, restore, and virtual tape
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Distributed file systems (Hadoop, Ceph)
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Centralized surveillance solutions
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate |
| Product Line | Exos 7E8 |
| Model Number | ST8000NM002A |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256MB multisegmented |
| Average Latency | 4.16 ms |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate | 249 MB/s |
| Reliability (MTBF) | 2,000,000 hours |
| Workload Rate Limit | 550 TB/year |
| Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) | 0.44% |
| Power Consumption (Idle / Operating) | 7.64W / 12.81W |
| Power Supply | +12V and +5V |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C – 60°C |
| Shock (Operating / Non-Operating) | 70Gs / 150–300Gs |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 26.1mm × 101.85mm × 147.0mm |
| Weight | 716g (1.58 lb) |
| Bytes per Sector | 4096 (4Kn) |
| Additional Features | PowerChoice™, PowerBalance™, Humidity Sensor, SuperParity, Low Halogen |
| Warranty | 5 years limited |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
Building a Complete AV System?
This product is rarely deployed alone. It’s typically part of a fully integrated AV system. AVENDOR designs, integrates, and supports end-to-end environments—from single rooms to enterprise-wide deployments.
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