Seagate Exos 7E2000 1TB 2.5" 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise HDD

The Seagate ST1000NX0373 is a 2.5 inch enterprise hard drive that delivers 1 TB of reliable nearline storage for servers, storage arrays, and other data center hardware. It connects through a dual-port SAS interface that supports up to 12 Gb/s, so administrators can run high-availability configurations and keep data flowing even during failover events.

Inside the drive, a 7200 rpm spindle works with 128 MB of cache to reach a sustained transfer rate of about 136 MB per second. Average latency sits at 4.16 milliseconds, giving virtualized workloads and backup jobs a predictable response profile. When energy budgets are tight, the integrated PowerChoice feature lets IT teams set power-saving modes without giving up access to stored data.

For organizations that handle regulated or sensitive information, hardware-based self-encryption protects every byte written to the platters. Security keys stay on the drive itself, which removes the need for host-side encryption and streamlines compliance with data-at-rest mandates.

Reliability is another focus area. The drive is rated for 1.4 million hours mean time between failures and can sustain a vibration level of 0.5 g while operating. It also withstands up to 25 g of shock, so it continues working in densely packed racks or edge locations that experience mechanical stress.

Typical deployment scenarios include mixed-workload file servers, scale-out storage nodes, and private cloud environments where capacity, data protection, and consistent throughput all matter. Its 2.5 inch form factor fits easily into high-density enclosures, making it a practical choice when rack space is limited but reliability and security cannot be compromised.

• 1 TB capacity with 128 MB buffer for responsive nearline storage
• SAS 12 Gb/s dual-port interface supports high-availability paths
• 7200 rpm spindle speed delivers balanced performance and efficiency
• 136 MB/s sustained transfer rate and 4.16 ms average latency
• 1.4 million hour MTBF for mission-critical reliability
• Self-encrypting design with PowerChoice energy-saving technology
• Withstands 25 g operating shock and 0.5 g vibration during operation