What is the storage capacity and interface speed of the ST8000NM0156?

The Seagate Exos X10 ST8000NM0156 provides 8TB of storage capacity with a 12Gb/s SAS interface. This combination delivers high-speed data transfer suitable for enterprise environments while offering substantial capacity per drive unit, making it ideal for hyperscale data centers and RAID storage systems requiring both performance and density.

Is the ST8000NM0156 compatible with existing enterprise storage systems?

Yes. The ST8000NM0156 features a standard 3.5-inch form factor and 512e sector configuration, ensuring compatibility with mainstream enterprise storage arrays, RAID controllers, and backup systems. The 512e sector size maintains backward compatibility with legacy infrastructure while supporting modern storage architectures.

What workloads is the Exos X10 ST8000NM0156 designed for?

The ST8000NM0156 is optimized for hyperscale applications, cloud data centers, OLTP, HPC, high-capacity density RAID storage, enterprise backup and restore, and distributed file systems including Hadoop and Ceph. It is engineered for demanding 24/7 data center environments requiring secure, high-capacity storage.

How does the ST8000NM0156 support large-scale deployments?

With 8TB capacity per drive, the ST8000NM0156 reduces the number of units required for large-scale storage deployments, lowering infrastructure costs and power consumption. The 12Gb/s SAS interface enables high-speed data transfer across multiple drives in RAID and scale-out configurations.

What sector configuration does the ST8000NM0156 use?

The ST8000NM0156 uses 512e sector configuration, which provides standard 512-byte sectors with advanced formatting. This configuration ensures broad compatibility with enterprise storage controllers, RAID systems, and backup software while maintaining performance optimization for modern data center environments.

Is the ST8000NM0156 suitable for surveillance and backup applications?

Yes. The Exos X10 series is designed for centralized surveillance and enterprise backup and restore operations. The 8TB capacity and 12Gb/s SAS interface support both disk-to-disk and virtual tape backup workflows, making it suitable for large-scale backup infrastructure in enterprise environments.

ST8000NM0156 - Seagate ST8000NM0156 8TB 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise Hard Drive

Name: Seagate ST8000NM0156 8TB 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST8000NM0156

ST8000NM0156 - Seagate ST8000NM0156 8TB 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise Hard Drive | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Seagate Exos X10 ST8000NM0156 is an 8TB enterprise hard drive designed for demanding hyperscale and data center applications. This 3.5-inch drive features a 12Gb/s SAS interface and 512e sector configuration, delivering secure, high-capacity storage optimized for maximum total cost of ownership. The Exos X10 series supports OLTP, HPC, and distributed file systems including Hadoop and Ceph. Ideal for high-capacity density RAID storage, mainstream enterprise external storage arrays, and enterprise backup and restore operations. The drive is engineered for massive scale-out data centers and centralized surveillance deployments, providing reliable performance in storage-intensive workloads where capacity and efficiency are critical.

8TB capacity with 12Gb/s SAS interface
512e sector configuration for enterprise compatibility
3.5-inch form factor for standard data center deployment
Optimized for hyperscale, RAID, and backup workloads
Secure, high-capacity design for mission-critical environments
Supports Hadoop, Ceph, OLTP, and HPC applications

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Featuring

Sector Format
Manufacturer part #	ST8000NM0156
Brand	Seagate
Condition	New
Model	ST8000NM0156
Series	Exos X10
Capacity	8 TB
Idle Power	5.8 W
Form Factor	3.5 inch
Cache Memory	256 MB
Product Line	Exos X10
Product Type	Enterprise Server Hard Drive

Compatible systems

ST8000NM0156 is compatible with enterprise servers and storage systems supporting 12Gb/s SAS interface

Best for

Hyperscale Data Centers
The ST8000NM0156 is optimized for hyperscale applications and cloud data center environments requiring high-capacity, high-performance storage with maximum rack space efficiency.
RAID Storage Systems
With 8TB capacity and 12Gb/s SAS interface, this drive supports high-capacity density RAID configurations in enterprise storage arrays and scale-out architectures.
Enterprise Backup and Restore
Designed for disk-to-disk and virtual tape backup operations, the drive provides reliable capacity for enterprise backup and restore workflows in large-scale environments.
Distributed File Systems
The ST8000NM0156 supports distributed file systems including Hadoop and Ceph, making it suitable for big data and analytics workloads in data centers.
OLTP and HPC Applications
Engineered for online transaction processing and high-performance computing applications requiring secure, high-capacity enterprise storage with consistent performance.

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Enterprise SAS Hard Drives 8TB Enterprise Hard Drives 3.5-inch (LFF) Server Hard Drives SAS Hard Drives

MTBF	2000000 hours
Average Latency	4.16 ms
Data Transfer Rate	272 MB/s

SAS Standard	SAS-3
Interface Type	SAS 12Gb/s
Interface Speed	12 Gb/s; 6 Gb/s; 3 Gb/s

Seagate ST8000NM0156 8TB 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise Hard Drive

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