13 best internal hdd

Product description

Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives. Perfect for designers, musicians, photographers, and video editors using multiple applications at once, these solutions offer uninterrupted performance, optimized read/write caching technology, and a variety of capacities and form factors to choose from. The result is a seamless experience backed by a two-year limited warranty and 20 years of hard drive innovation.

• Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives
• Build a powerhouse gaming computer or desktop setup with a variety of capacities and form factors
• The go to SATA hard drive solution for nearly every PC application—from music to video to photo editing to PC gaming
• Confidently rely on internal hard drive technology backed by 20 years of innovation
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the 2tb (st2000dm008) internal hard drive cmr or smr
Answer:	The 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB drives are all SMR, which means they are slow for random writes and not suitable as boot drives. (Google "Why SMR drives are sub-optimal for write-intensive workloads".)
Question:	Is this really 7200rpm? the model number suggests otherwise
Answer:	I got the ST4000DM004 which claims 7200 rpm on amazon and my computer is reporting it has a media rotation rate of 5425 rpm
Question:	Is a sata cable included in the package
Answer:	Cables not included. You can buy a SATA data cable and likely the appropriate power cable for your computer right here on Amazon. Depending on your power supply, the power cable may already be connected to it in your computer -- some have that and some do not.
Question:	Is this 7200 or 5400rpm
Answer:	Only the 1 TB (#ST1000DM010) and 2 TB (#ST2000DM008) models are 7200, all the larger models are 5400. Both the llisted speed and model number change in the product description as you pick different disk size options. This is consistent with Seagate's website -- From the home page, drill down through (or search for) Internal / Hard Drives / BarraCuda - Learn More, and then click the 3.5 inch models tab (NOT the 3.5 inch PRO models tab). Then click on the data sheet next to any model to get a PDF with a table containing all of the models along with their drive speeds and other specs..

Product features

BarraCuda Hard Drives

Upgrading with the reliable family of cost-effective Barracuda drives will improve the efficiency of data processing and retrieval. Improved efficiency provides instant access to data, which means faster game load times, quicker open rates for applications, and speedy file transfers.

Product description

Purpose built for multi-user NAS environments, IronWolf is perfect for teams needing to store more and work faster. Designed for up to 8 bays and speeds of up to 180MB/s, these internal hard drives are specifically built for less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and lower power consumption. Easily monitor the health of hard drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and Enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF and included is a three year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery service and 3-year limited warranty protection plan.

• IronWolf internal hard drives are the ideal solution for up to 8 bay, multi user NAS environments craving powerhouse performance
• Store more and work faster with a NAS optimized hard drive providing 4TB and cache of up to 64MB
• Purpose built for NAS enclosures, IronWolf delivers less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file sharing performance, and much more
• Easily monitor the health of drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and enjoy long term reliability with 1M hours MTBF
• Five-year limited product warranty protection plan and three year Rescue Data Recovery Services included

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this drive smr if so i don't want it
Answer:	No, it’s not. All Ironwolf and Itonwolf pro drives are SMR free, according to Seagate
Question:	Does any one know a case where 3 could fit inside
Answer:	I have 3 of these in a Synology 4 bay NAS DiskStation DS918+ works great!
Question:	I purchased (2) 12-tb: anyone knows why i get 10.91-tb for each? why are we short
Answer:	manufacturer considers 1 Megabyte to be 1000 Kilobytes, 1 Gigabyte to be 1000 Megabytes, 1 Terabyte to be 1000 Gigabytes and so on. This is correct considering that kilo means 1000 and mega means 1000000 (10^6). However, computers calculate on base 2 and to them, 1 MB is actually 1024 kilobytes, 1GB is 1024MB and 1 TB is 1024GB. This difference in the method of computation is responsible for this "missing space." Let's take an example of a 500 GB hard disk. From a manufacturer's point of view, the 500GB will have 500*1000*1000*1000 = 500000000000 bytes. From a computer's point of view, 500GB is actually 500*1024*1024*1024 = 536870912000 bytes. So, a hard drive that promises to have 500 GB storage space will actually display 465.66GB, 536870912000-500000000000 = 36870912000 bytes (34.34GB) less storage space when connected to a computer. This is true of every drive you buy
Question:	Can this be used as a normal hdd storage drive for a desktop pc
Answer:	I have two NAS drives in my computer, and they work great. I bought two easystore external hard drives and removed the hard hard drives from the case. The hard drives are 5400 rpm drives. I only archive things on those drives, and they work great. The 7200 rpm drives are better for gaming but more expensive. The easystores only costed me $150. They also have a 256mb cache.

Product features

BUILT FOR NAS

300TB/year user workload rate, optimized to run in network attached storage 24x7.

DRIVE HEALTH MONITORING

Provides prevention, intervention, and recovery with compatible NAS to monitor drive health.

NAS-OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE

AgileArray firmware coupled with built-in rotational vibration sensors provide reliable storage for NAS with little lag or down time, even during the heaviest of workloads

DATA PROTECTION

Three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services protecting against unexpected data loss from power outages, natural disasters, user error, viruses, and more.

Connected Home

Manage all of your data backup and streaming media needs.

Creative Professionals

Handle collaborative projects and workloads.

Business Environments

IronWolf drives help to define business resilience and continuity with IronWolf Health Management.

Product description

WD Blue internal hard drives deliver reliability for office and web applications. They are ideal for use as primary drives in desktop PCs and for office applications. With a range of capacities and cache sizes, there’s a WD Blue internal hard drive that’s just right for you.

• Reliable everyday computing
• WD quality and reliability
• Free Acronis True Image WD Edition cloning software
• Massive capacities up to 6 TB available
• 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I plug this in as an external hdd enclosure with usb 3.0 capabilites and have it function on an xbox one
Answer:	Yes, the only requirement on the Xbox One side is that the connection be USB 3.0 and the drive be a minimum of 500 Gb. Other than that purchase a reliable enclosure kit that also supplies power and uses the SATA connection already on the HDD.
Question:	On the picture it shows the hard drive's insides, do I need a special enclosure besides me computer case for this
Answer:	If your are installing in a Windows PC, that is a new-ish computer (probably any that came with vista and many that came with XP) it will support Serial ATA hard drives, open abbreviated to SATA drives. You should look up the specs on your computer to insure compatibility. This hard drive is a SATA drive so it will install and replace your other computer. I purchased this drive, and also bought an external case. This would allow this internal hard drive to work as an external drive. It plugs into an external power supply and connects to the computer with a USB cable. The external case I purchased here on amazon is a: Sabrent USB 3.0 To 3.5-Inch Sata Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure Black Case.I was installing Windows 7 on my PC. I stalled the WD 1 TB drive in the PC, installed the Windows 7 software, then installed my older smaller drive in the external case.
Question:	Is this the retail version (boxed) or is it an OEM bulk drive
Answer:	What do you think you get for $86/4TB? It's OEM without a warranty. If you want that spend $20 more for 2 years with the retail version. For my use I don't need a warranty anyway, odds are it will fail decades from now since I use these as storage mostly sitting unpowered on a shelf 95% of the time (with LTO backups just in case I'm unlucky). The 4 in my PC are the same drives in an 8TB raid1, and they have been spinning 24-7 for 3 years now with no HDD replacement needed.
Question:	Which 1 TB hard disk you recomend between the Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX or the Seagate Barracuda ST
Answer:	I have bought and used WD and Seagate hard drives. I have never had an internal WD hard drive fail on me yet, but I have had one of their older Elements external hard drives fail on me. As for Seagate, I purchased an ST2000DM001 (which is the 2tb version) several months ago that has now failed. I lost everything and got a clicking sound, as if it were stuck. Only lasted 5 months. In comparison I have had my 1st WD blue WD10EZEX for more than two years now and I have not had a failure at all. It's extremely reliable, so much so I decided to replace the Seagate one with a another one of the WD10EZEX's. I have 4 hard drives in my computer 1 SSD (For operating system), 2 WD Blues 1tb and an older Seagate one from an older computer (a dell dimension) with about 250gigs of capacity. I'm planning on getting another blue or black 1 tb to replace it later. I definitely would recommend the blues. It's not that expensive, it's reliable and comes with a decent warranty. I would not recommend Seagate. Just can't trust it. No matter what hard drives should last past the warranty, not even a year and it fails? What kind of QC are they having at Seagate?

Product features

WD Blue - PC Hard Drives

Boost your PC storage with WD Blue drives, the brand designed just for desktop and all-in-one PCs with a variety of storage capacities.

A modern classic

A sixth generation masterpiece, WD Blue has only continued to advance and grow since it was first introduced making it a solid choice for your everyday PC needs.

Compute with confidence

WD products are tested on hundreds of different systems, configurations and a multitude of platforms in our FIT Lab; so you can be confident that our hard drives are compatible

Easy upgrade

WD offers Acronis True Image (available as a download on the WD Support website), which enables you to easily copy all of your old data onto your new hard drive.

Product description

WD Purple drives are built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. WD Purple surveillance storage feature Western Digital’s exclusive AllFrame technology, so you can confidently create a security system tailored to the needs of your business. Using AllFrame technology, WD Purple drives improve video capturing and helps to reduce errors, pixelation, and video interruptions that could happen in a video recorder system. WD Purple drives have an enhanced workload rating that supports systems designed for 24x7 video recording with up to 64 cameras.

• Built for 24/7 surveillance
• AllFrame technology for better performance
• Designed to support up to 64 HD cameras
• Engineered for compatibility
• 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this be a good choice for a replacement internal drive on a hr-24 directv dvr? any recommendations
Answer:	Yes- purple class devices are the recommended type for surveillance equipment. Purchase the largest TB drive that you can afford (that is compatible with your device)
Question:	What would be the primary reasons for buying this one over the 5400rpm drive
Answer:	With a 7200 RPM you will get a faster response when searching for something on the hard drive.
Question:	What is the difference between 3tb purple wd30purz and wd30purz, very confusing
Answer:	Absolutely nothing. They are the same.
Question:	can it replace older hhd in nightowl dvr
Answer:	Yes. This hard drive is compatible with all recording units.

Product features

WD Purple Surveillance Hard Disk Drive

Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance systems.

Engineered for compatibility

WD Purple surveillance hard drives are built for compatibility with chassis and chip set manufacturers for seamless integration into your new or existing video surveillance system.

Optimized performance for up to 64 cameras

With support for up to 64 surveillance cameras per hard drive, WD Purple gives you the flexibility to upgrade and expand your security system in the future.

Surveillance storage for peace-of-mind

WD Purple Surveillance hard drives are designed for high temperature, always-on, surveillance security systems to help ensure reliability and quality video play back when you need it most.

Product description

WD Black performance storage is designed to enhance your PC experience across heavier computing tasks whether you are a digital artist, video editor, photographer, or gamer. Available with an impressive 256 MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD Black drive is optimized for drive performance so you can spend more time experiencing the things you love most. Enhance your PC’s performance even further when you combine a WD Black drive with an SSD for a dual drive configuration, allowing you to benefit from the additional caching of your operating system onto the SSD for increased performance. All together, the WD Black drive gives you the hard drive performance, capacity and an industry leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.

• Desktop performance hard drive
• Performance storage available in up to 10TB capacities
• 2X DRAM cache up to 256 MB for faster read operations
• Designed for creative professionals, gamers and system builders
• 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Please purchase mounting hardware and cables separately if necessary. What do I need
Answer:	You will need a mounting rail for the drive (with screws) to secure it in the computer, similar to http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Universal-Mounting-Bracket-BRACKET/dp/B0001UZQWG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791368&sr=1-2&keywords=hard+drive+mounting+rail+kita SATA cable to connect to your motherboard if you do not have an extra available, such as: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-18-Inch-Locking-90-Degree-108783/dp/B009GUXU52/ref=pd_sim_pc_23?ie=UTF8&refRID=1039H3T1A80RRZ6K7P7H,and an available power plug or Y-cable (the white 4 pin or 6-pin) depending on what power cables your computer has, again depending on whether your computer has an extra alreadyhttp://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-PYO2SATA-Power-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B002N2EHVQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791237&sr=1-4&keywords=computer+power+y+cableorhttp://www.amazon.com/Computer-Molex-Power-Supply-Splitter/dp/B001PI9AAC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791237&sr=1-3&keywords=computer+power+y+cableYour computer may already have a full width cable internally, in which case it will provide both power and communication
Question:	Is everything I need to install this drive in my desktop included in the package
Answer:	It only includes the drive. You have to make sure you have a SATA cable available. You also need screws, but it depends on your PC. Many new PC's do not use screws anymore. Instead they you reataining clips and brackets.On the otherhand, if you are replacing a bad drive, then you can just swap this one in its place.
Question:	Why is this particular model about one-half the price of the following model
Answer:	WD2002FAEX vs WD2003FZEXThe FZEX uses Advanced Format 4k sectors, faster on modern OSs (Windows 7, Vista SP1 and above); FAEX uses 512byte sectors (good XP and below). FZEX uses 800GB platters (higher density platters mean faster drive response time; fewer platters means less head contention when retrieving data (also faster retrieval rate); FAEX uses 500GB platters. The FZEX also has improved dual-core processor and other controller and firmware improvements. All of these make this drive faster than the older model. It still has the same dual actuators and bearings at both ends of the spindle (typical caviar black configuration).SATA 3GB vs SATA 6GB is irrelevant for 7200RPM hard drives, they can;t max out a 3GB connection, so the addition of the 6GB connection is purely for systems compatibility issues.What does all this mean? The FZEX is 20% (to 40% depending on data profile) faster than the FAEX. Plus it has a 5yr warranty (as does the FAEX), it is the same higher quality caviar black model line (dual actuators, bearing on both ends of the spindles, etc) than the red, green, or other low end drives with 2/3 yr warranties. You can tell how good the drive is based on the length of the warranty, thats how much money the manufacturer is willing to put behind the quality of the drive.
Question:	So many of these reviews say the drives are old (pass their 5 year warranty). Is this true
Answer:	You Get A warranty for 5 years no matter what as far as the age of these drives i have no idea but that does not matter since you get a 5 year warranty no matter what and they are great drives they offer great performance definitely worth the price get this drive for your laptop you wont be disappointed

Product features

Performance HDDs Built for the Way You Play

WD_BLACK HDD is the perfect storage solution for your gaming system by offering up to 10TB of storage to save all your games. You can also store large multimedia files like photos, videos, music, and applications or programs because with a WD_BLACK drive, you get to get back into action faster.

Product description

14TB 7200Rpm 256MB SATA 3.5 256. Seagate manufactures hard drives that specifically address the needs of the hyper scale storage market. As the flagship of the Seagate X class, the Exos X16 enterprise hard drives are the highest-capacity hard drives in the fleet.

• Standard Model FastFormat (512e/4Kn)
• Helium sealed-drive design
• PowerBalance feature optimizes Watts/TB
• Next-generation helium side-sealing weld technology for added handling robustness and leak protection
• Enterprise-class reliability backed by 2.5M-hr MTBF rating

User questions & answers

Question:	what is the rotational speed of this hard drive? I'm asking because I don't see it listed here
Answer:	It's 7200
Question:	What is the warranty
Answer:	As other reviewers have mentioned, all Seagate drives sold on the Amazon Seagate page have no warranty of any kind. DO NOT BUY THESE DRIVES.
Question:	This drive was made for datacenters. Can it be used in a regular pc as a separate drive besides the main drive containing the operating system
Answer:	As long as you have a modern PC. It's typical SATA III interface. The only issue is with older PCs because you need a BIOS that can deal with GPT partitions. But really, if you have something that came out after around 2010 - 2012, the BIOS should be more modern. BIOS, being software/hardware = firmware that's involved with the basic functionality of the hardware that's part of the PC, which is what brings the PC up to the state of being able to load an operating system, such as Windows or Linux.
Question:	Are these retail or oem? seagate won't warranty oem drives
Answer:	I emailed them this question about the 8TB Seagate Exos 8TB Internal Hard drive, and at least they were honest. (saberPC). I chose not to waste my money on a 'questionable' 5 YEAR warranty from a company that may very well not be around in 5 years, and even if they are, a company with a 10% 'unsatisfied' customer raises some serious red flags. Better to spend an extra 50 bucks and get a real warranty from Seagate. 5 years is a LONG time. 'The Seagate hard drives that we are selling are OEM drives which are all brand new and sealed from the factory. The warranty is from us that we offer an industry standard 5-year warranty on all hard drives and we have been in business for over 12 years. So once the device is not working under the warranty, all you need to do is to email or call us, and provide us the serial no, and that is it. Please let us know if you still have questions! Best, SabrePC'

Product description

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, these drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence in storing and sharing your precious home and work files.

• Available in capacities ranging from 1-14TB with support for up to 8 bays
• 5400RPM performance class
• Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate*| * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours))
• NASware firmware for compatibility
• Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment
• 3-year limited warranty
• This model uses CMR technology and is being renamed “WD Red Plus” to distinguish it from the current “WD Red” product, which uses SMR technology
• During this transition period, WD Red Plus devices may be delivered with a ”WD Red” label, but rest assured the device you are receiving will be the CMR-version of WD Red and can be confirmed by the model number

Product features

Tackle Intensity with WD Red Plus

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems.

For Small or Medium Businesses

Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content with a NAS and WD Red Plus drives designed to effortlessly share content with the devices at your home or business. NASware 3.0 technology increases your drives’ compatibility with your existing network and devices. For larger businesses with up to 24-bays, count on WD Red Pro drives to deliver exceptional performance.

Product description

The Toshiba X300 Performance Internal Hard Drive is designed for professional systems, home media computers, and gaming PCs. The X300 Hard Drive offers 7200 RPM, large cache size, and Toshiba Cache Technology to take your gaming to the next level along with massive capacity to store your growing gaming library. Plus, the X300 comes with data protection and drive stabilization technologies to help mitigate vibrations and improve tracking accuracy all of which means more reliability than ever for backing up your digital content. Put the extreme performance, capacity, and reliability of the Toshiba X300 Performance Internal Hard Drive behind your game and graphics intensive projects. [Note]: One Terabyte (1TB) means 10{12] = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. Actual formatted storage capacity may vary. For details, please visit Toshiba's Consumer HDD website. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration & operating system. Product specifications, colors, configurations and components are subject to change without notice. "2.5-inch" & "3.5-inch" mean the form factor of HDDs. They do not indicate drive's physical size. For "Drive Bays Supported", please contact your Solutions Provider as compatibility with host device will vary based on the system. Workload is a measure of the data throughput of the year, and it is defined as the amount of data written, read or verified by commands from the host system. MTTF (Mean Time to Failure) is not a guarantee or estimate of product life; it is a statistical value related to mean failure rates for a large number of products which may not accurately reflect actual operation. Actual operating life of the product may be different from the MTTF. Read and write speed may vary depending on the host device, read and write conditions, and file size. Drive life may vary depending on usage and workload. (10) Standard limited warranty terms apply. The warranty brochure can be viewed at Toshiba's Consumer HDD website.

• Designed for gaming PC and high-end desktop workstations
• High Performance with 7200 RPM and large cache size
• Massive capacity to accommodate large gaming libraries
• Toshiba's cache technology to deliver high-level performance in real time
• Ramp loading and drive stabilization technologies for reliability
• Includes Toshiba 2 year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this drive support sata iii
Answer:	Yes
Question:	How do these compare with older PH3500U-1I72 version? Toshiba dropped the warranty on X300 to 2 years, why? What compromises were made
Answer:	I think they are the same disk nearly, when I test the performance, they behave no difference.Moreover, both disks use the same firmware version.However, when i check the warranty period on Toshiba website, x300 stated as 3 years and ph3500u stated as 2 years, totally mixed up.
Question:	What is warranty period? it is not available on toshiba site, or amazon
Answer:	It appears the warranty period is 2 years on this particular model.Using the model # of HDWE140XZSTA found here in the description, I found the following on toshiba's web site:http://support.toshiba.com/support/viewContentDetail?contentId=4001732&pf=trueI personally went with the 5 TB hard drive and have been very happy with it.You might contact the actual seller and verify this info, but that is what I found on Toshiba's web site.Hope this helps. Later.
Question:	What's the difference between this one and the older model
Answer:	The X300 uses more advanced storage techniques and more efficient cache management techniques and protocols. It is faster, and more efficient. There is nothing wrong with the older model, I have both in use n my network, but the x300 is better suited for a busy digital media server especially if your server/workstation has multiple core processors. I like the X300 the only drawback (if you want to call it that) is tha te X300 is a little bit on the noisy side due t the read/write head technology used. It is not objectionable in my opinion. Both drives have been dependable.

Product features

Built for the Pro

Whether you’re a PC gamer, video editor, or graphic designer, the X300 hard drive offers the capacity and performance that the pros demand. With up to 14TB of capacity to store your growing game libraries and HD content, you can keep all your creations without worrying about running out of space.

Designed to Up Your Game

The last thing gamers and production artists want is lag - the X300 hard drive delivers 7200 RPM speed and up to 256 MB cache size for a responsive experience when loading games or large multimedia files. Plus, Toshiba’s cache technology helps optimize cache allocation during read/write cycles to help provide high drive performance in real time.

Data Protection

The X300 hard drive’s internal shock sensor and ramp-loading technology help protect your drive and data from harm - so you can play, edit, animate and create as much as you like, without worrying about the safety of your content.

Toshiba X300 Performance Internal Hard Drive

Push your gaming and creative limits with the speed, reliability, and capacity of the Toshiba X300 Performance Internal Hard Drive. Optimized to handle high-end graphics and videos, the X300 hard drive is designed to minimize buffering and help eliminate lag so you can be on your game, every time.

Powerful Performance

7200 RPM speed with large cache size designed for gaming & high-end desktop PCs.

Massive Capacity

Store your growing gaming libraries & HD content with up to 14TB.

Accurate & Responsive

Drive stabilization technology helps improve tracking accuracy during read/write operations and Toshiba’s cache technology delivers real-time drive performance.

Reliable & Durable

Ramp loading technology & built-in shock sensors to help protect your content. Support MTTF up to 600K hours.

Product description

Seagate BarraCuda Pro SATA HDD 10TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive for PC Desktop Computers System All in One Home Servers DAS (ST10000DM0004) (Renewed)

• Hard Drive delivers 7200RPM spindle speed along with sustained data rates up to 250MB/s and burst data rates of 6Gb/s
• 300TB/year workload limit
• Compatible with Creative pros systems, Desktop or all-in-one PCs, Home servers, Entry-level direct-attached storage devices (DAS)
• Ships in pressure rated box for frustration-free delivery
• Zero bad sectors, no power-on hours

User questions & answers

Question:	What does this mean? "300tb/year workload limit"... i'll be using this in a destop pc for every day use not for server purposes
Answer:	Why not
Question:	Is this "renewed" drive still backed by the Seagate warranty
Answer:	The straight answer is no, only one partition. However I am using it as a secondary drive so it is partitioned as a whole. I f you installed it as the main hdd, the system automatically will break it in 2 partitions, the 2 tb for the system drive and the rest as a secondary disk. The system drive cannot be greater than 2 tb in some os. Was the box seal intact and the disk in a sealed bag?
Question:	Can i implement it in my lenovo Z50-70 Laptop
Answer:	There was no Software come with.
Question:	Will this give me more storage space for my ps4 pro? I'm a new gamer & the 14/16/18 games I have on the system have almost devoured my 1tb
Answer:	If you're selling "NAS" drives you shouldn't be putting a limit. It looks like they have it at "3" now but some people are creating a NAS with "4". Not answering just hoping the seller reads this.

Product description

The beloved WD Gold, reimagined. Ultrastar hard drives feature up to 10 times the workload rating of desktop drives and employ advanced technologies for enterprise-class reliability, power efficiency and performance. Designed from the ground up to be an ultra-robust storage device, these industry-leading enterprise class drives are a perfect solution for your business and are backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Up to 2.5M hours MTBF with a 5 year limited OEM warrant direct with Authorized Reseller

• Designed with a workload rating up to 550TB per year, 10X desktop rating (Workload rate is defined as the amount of data transferred to or from the hard drive; Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred X (8760/ recorded power on hours); Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations
• Up to 2.5M hours MTBF with a 5 year limited OEM warrant direct with Authorized Reseller
• Five generations of HelioSeal technology (10TB and above)
• Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology for vibration protection

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i use this HDD for desktop
Answer:	Absolutely, yes you can!
Question:	Can wd ultrastar be used in thinkstation. i heard hgst enterprise drive is incompatible for home desktop, and need to fix the 3.3v pin problem
Answer:	3.3v pin problem can be fixed by using a Molex-to-SATA power adapter, here: https://smile.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-3-Pack-Molex-Power/dp/B00STNUB04/ref=sr_1_3?crid=345P4SZAA2LNW&keywords=molex+to+sata&qid=1562983596&s=gateway&sprefix=molex+t%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3 But not all Ultrastar have that feature. Look at the model number. If the next-to-last character is L, you're fine without an adapter; if it's 0, you'll need one. However, just because you can make the drive work in a desktop doesn't make it the best choice for that application. These are datacenter devices, optimized for datacenter operation, and somewhat noisier than desktop drives. If you do still want this particular drive, I wouldn't buy it from Amazon. All the buying options are through marketplace sellers, and you're likely to get an OEM or gray-market drive with no guarantee of a specific model number and no WD warranty (you have to contact the reseller if you have a warranty issue). B&H sells the same drive in sealed retail packaging at competitive prices (slightly lower at the time of this writing).
Question:	Does the 14tb drive have the power disable feature
Answer:	Hello, nope the 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 released by Western Digital doesn't have the power disable feature, only the 10TB and 12TB ones have the power disable feature, for the 14TB Western Digital dropped this, see the model number "WUH721414ALE6L4", see the "L" at the end? That means it doesn't have the power disable feature.
Question:	Is the ultrstar 8tb drive warrantied by western digital and for how long
Answer:	Yes and no. Technically they have a five year warranty, but the drive you receive from a marketplace seller may be OEM or gray market, and not eligible for WD warranty, only reseller warranty.

Product features

Enterprise-class Hard Drives

Ultrastar hard drives feature up to 10 times the workload rating* of desktop drives and employ advanced technologies for enterprise-class reliability, power efficiency and performance. Designed from the ground up to be an ultra-robust storage device, Ultrastar drives are the perfect solution for your business.

*as compared to 55TB/yr workload rating on desktop-class drives

High workload rating

Delivering dependable performance to any storage environment, Ultrastar hard drives are designed with a workload rating* up to 550TB per year, up to 10 times the rating for desktop drives. Ultrastar drives employ advanced technologies for enterprise-class reliability, power efficiency and performance.

*as compared to 55TB/yr workload rating on desktop-class drives

Enterprise-class storage to rely on

With up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, Ultrastar hard drives deliver reliability and durability, are built for yearly operation (24x7x365) within the most demanding storage environments, and are backed with a 5 year limited warranty.

HelioSeal Technology

Featured in over 30 million Western Digital hard drives shipped, HelioSeal technology (on 10TB drives and above) allows for higher capacities and less turbulence on large storage arrays. And now on its 5th generation design, HelioSeal technology is field-tested and proven to delivery high capacity, reliability, and power efficiency you can trust.

Vibration Protection

Enhanced Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology uses sophisticated electronics to monitor the drive and correct linear and rotational vibrations in real time for improved performance versus traditional desktop drive in high vibration environments.

Dual-stage Actuator Technology

Ultrastar drives feature a dual-stage actuator head positioning system for a high degree of accuracy. The primary stage provides course displacement while the secondary stage uses piezoelectric motion to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of precision.

Dynamic fly height technology

Each read-write head’s fly height is adjusted in real time to ensure consistent performance for reduced errors and optimized reliability.

Product description

Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, the Seagate Desktop Drive offers 8TB of enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy—just drag and drop to get set up, connect the external hard drive to a Windows computer for automatic recognition—no software required. For Mac computers, simply reformat. Included is an 18 inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter.

• Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, the Seagate Desktop Drive offers 8TB of enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more
• An external hard drive for Windows or Mac computers, simply back up with a quick drag and drop
• The perfect laptop hard drive or PC drive, just plug into to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
• Includes an 18 inches USB 3.0 cable and 18 watt power adapter
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included 1 year limited warranty and 1 year Rescue Data Recovery Services

Product features

Office Space, Reimagined

Experience convenient backup and out-of-the-box Windows compatibility with Seagate Desktop. A high-capacity annex for a massive digital world, it offers backup for life’s memories, favorite songs, and gotta-have documents. Take care of business with drag and drop simplicity.

Product description

High-Capacity, Eco-Friendly, Cost-Effective Storage for Web-Scale Data Centers

Affordable storage for 24×7 multi-drive replicated environments

High vibration tolerance for reliable enterprise-class performance

Low power and cooling costs with the lowest 3.5-inch enterprise drive operating power

Advanced format logical block management for industry-leading data integrity

4TB per drive enables scalable high-capacity storage in 24×7 environments.

Lower TCO with Seagate Instant Secure Erase for simple drive repurposing or disposal SATA 6Gb/s interface optimizes burst performance.



Best-Fit Applications

Web-scale computing

Cloud storage servers Cloud storage arrays Cloud backup storage

Direct-attached external storage devices (DAS)

Network-attached storage devices (NAS)

Surveillance Storage

Backup Storage

• Seagate Terascale HDD 4TB Capacity
• 5900RPM Rotation Speed, 64MB Buffer Size, 3.5in Internal Hard Drive
• Perfect for NAS Network Storage, RAID Storage System, Surveillance System
• Designed for 24/7, Lower Power Consumption, Heavy Duty & Reliable
• 3 Years Warranty from Reseller

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this regular sata or is it sas
Answer:	Sata.
Question:	Does it come with Data and Power cable
Answer:	No it doesn't, the data canle comes with your mobo and power cable on the power supply.
Question:	How does this compare to thr iron wolf nas drives, or wd red plus drives
Answer:	The specs are very similar, but at the moment the price on this drive is less. For my uses they're all fine.
Question:	Will this replace the hdd on xbox one s
Answer:	No. You need a laptop HDD. This is a full size HDD.

Product description

Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD ST8000NM0105 8TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Enterprise Hard Drive is Capacity-Optimized Enterprise Hard Drive for Bulk-Data Applications





8TB, 3.5-inch enterprise drive with industry-leading 6-disk technology,¹ resulting in 33% more storage in the same storage slot

Advanced Write Caching feature to utilize enhanced algorithms, resulting in the industry's highest nearline storage workload performance efficiencies-100% performance improvement in random writes over last-generation drive

Widely accepted, proven ninth-generation conventional perpendicular recording technology for reliable access to unstructured data in bulk storage applications

SATA 6Gb/s interfaces in industry-standard advanced formats for easy integration into replicated and RAID multi-drive storage servers and systems

State-of-the-art cache, on-the-fly error-correction algorithms, super parity and end-to-end SAS-based data integrity for accurate data storage

Industry-leading rotational vibration tolerance design helps ensure consistent performance in dense multi-drive systems

Engineered for 24×7 workloads of 550TB/yr-10× that of desktop drives

Robust performance with dual processors, ramp load technology, top-coverattached motor and humidity sensor for optimum performance in all chassis

Seagate Secure Self-Encrypting Drive featuring Instant Secure Erase for costsaving drive retirement and secure data-at-rest protection



Best-Fit Applications

Hyperscale applications/cloud data centers with replicated storage

Massive scale-out data centers and big data analytics

High-capacity density RAID storage

Mainstream enterprise external storage arrays (SAN, NAS, DAS)

Distributed file systems, including Hadoop and Ceph

Enterprise backup and restore-D2D, virtual tape

Centralized surveillance storage

CCTV DVR / NVR Hard Drive

• HIGH-DENSITY STORAGE - 8TB hard disk drive designed for Hyperscale applications/cloud data centers solutions requiring maximum storage efficiency. 3.5-inch form factor for space-constrained data centers. FAST DATA ACCESS - 6Gb/s SATA for high data integrity, scalability and fast data access.
• ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE - Robust performance with dual processors, ramp load technology, top-cover-attached motor and humidity sensor for optimum performance in all chassis.
• HIGHEST-RELIABILITY - The industry’s highest-reliability 7200-RPM drive, designed for 24×7 operation with MTBF of 2.0M hours and AFR of 0.44%.
• Bare Drive Only, Single Pack, (No Screws, Cables or Accessories included) -Friendly Reminder- Please FORMAT HDD on system in order to be detected/shows on system.
• (Old Model) 5 Years Warranty from Reseller, Worry Free Return! 100% Full Refund. Works for Desktop PC/Mac, RAID System, NAS Network Storage, CCTV DVR Surveillance System