ST6000NM0095 Seagate Exos E 7E8 6TB SAS 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD

High-Density 3.5in Enterprise SAS HDD for Capacity Tiers with the ST6000NM0095

The ST6000NM0095 is a 6TB 3.5in enterprise HDD engineered for data centre bulk storage, capacity tiers, and RAID-backed pools where predictable latency and sustained throughput matter more than peak IOPS. Deployed behind modern dual-socket x86 server platforms and scale-out storage nodes, the ST6000NM0095 integrates cleanly into SAS backplanes and expander topologies to keep host CPU and memory resources focused on services rather than storage exception handling.

Using CMR recording at 7200RPM, the ST6000NM0095 supports steady write behavior under rebuild and ingest workloads common in SAN/NAS environments. In PCIe-based storage servers, the SAS HBA or RAID controller provides a deterministic path from the CPU root complex to the drive, enabling consistent queue management and straightforward expansion. A 256MB cache and 4Kn sector format with 512e emulation help align with contemporary filesystem and RAID stripe strategies while maintaining compatibility with mixed-generation infrastructure.

Why Choose the ST6000NM0095?

The ST6000NM0095 delivers an efficient density-to-cost profile for capacity-centric architecture, with enterprise duty-cycle design for 24x7 operation. For scalable deployments, the ST6000NM0095 fits standard 3.5in bays and supports repeatable behavior across large RAID sets, simplifying capacity planning, spares strategy, and lifecycle operations in multi-node storage clusters.

Seagate designs the Exos line with a reliability-first engineering approach, combining mechanical durability with data centre-friendly operational characteristics. With 2.0M hours MTBF and an integrated humidity sensor, the ST6000NM0095 aligns to modern monitoring practices and helps maintain service continuity in controlled yet variable facility conditions.

Key Applications:

• Capacity tiers in data centre storage
• RAID arrays in SAN and NAS
• Scale-out object and file storage nodes
• Backup and archive repositories
• Virtualization datastores with capacity focus

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your deployment scale for the ST6000NM0095, enabling faster project planning for RAID expansions and refresh cycles. For multi-node rollouts, bulk order discount options support standardized procurement across racks and sites.