Seagate Exos 7E10 8TB Hard Drive, 512E/4kn SATA / 600 Interface, 7200rpm, 3.5" Form Factor, 256MB Cache, 263 MB/s Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate | ST8000NM017B

The Seagate Exos 7E10 (ST8000NM017B) belongs to the ninth generation of Seagate's proven enterprise platform. It is engineered to meet the needs of the most demanding data center environments, from traditional servers to massive cloud storage infrastructures. With an 8TB capacity, it provides an efficient way to scale storage while maintaining the high performance required for structured and unstructured data.

Performance: 7200 RPM and Advanced Caching
Speed and responsiveness are hallmarks of the Exos series. The ST8000NM017B features a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 256MB cache, delivering sustained data transfer rates of up to 255 MB/s. Unlike consumer-grade drives, the Exos 7E10 is optimized for heavy multi-drive workloads, ensuring low latency and high throughput even during peak usage in complex RAID configurations.

Reliability: Built for 24/7/365 Data Centers
In an enterprise environment, downtime is not an option. This drive is rated for a 2 million-hour MTBF and a workload limit of 550TB per year—roughly 10 times that of a standard desktop drive. It features advanced Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors that detect and compensate for the vibrations common in multi-drive server racks, ensuring the drive head remains accurately positioned for flawless data integrity.

Efficiency and Security: PowerChoice and Seagate Secure
To help reduce operational costs, the Exos 7E10 includes Seagate’s PowerChoice™ technology, allowing administrators to customize power consumption for improved TCO without sacrificing performance. Additionally, this model supports Instant Secure Erase (ISE) for safe and easy drive retirement, making it simple to repurpose or decommission drives while keeping sensitive data protected.

Why the Exos 7E10 8TB Stands Out
Enterprise Workhorse: Specifically designed for bulk data storage and 24/7 operation.

CMR Technology: Provides predictable, stable performance for all enterprise workloads.

High Efficiency: Optimized power consumption and cooling requirements for large-scale deployments.

FastFormat™: Supports both 512e and 4Kn formats for easy integration into legacy and modern systems.