XS960SE70045 Seagate Nytro 3350 960GB SAS 2.5" Server SSD

High-Performance 2.5in Enterprise SAS SSD featuring Dual-Port Resilience with the XS960SE70045

The XS960SE70045 is a Seagate Nytro 3350 enterprise SAS SSD designed for mixed read/write server storage where predictable latency and fault tolerance are mandatory. Built on 3D TLC NAND and a dual-port 12Gb/s SAS interface, it integrates cleanly into modern RAID controllers and SAN back-ends, enabling resilient access paths and non-disruptive maintenance in high-availability storage tiers.

Architecturally, the XS960SE70045 targets hot data and log-heavy services by balancing sequential throughput with strong 4K random performance, supporting consistent I/O scheduling under consolidation. Its 960GB capacity in a 2.5in form factor aligns with dense storage nodes, while the 1 DWPD endurance profile over 5 years supports sustained write activity typical of virtualization datastores and database logging. Hardware-based security is embedded via Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) capabilities to simplify data-at-rest protection without host CPU overhead.

Why Choose the XS960SE70045?

The XS960SE70045 delivers an enterprise-appropriate density-to-performance ratio with dual-port SAS for path redundancy, helping storage architects standardize on a single drive class across clustered servers and SAN shelves. With high MTBF, controlled power behavior, and consistent endurance, it supports scalable deployments where uptime, serviceability, and predictable lifecycle management are primary design constraints.

Seagate engineers the Nytro portfolio for 24x7 data center operation, emphasizing firmware stability, sustained workload consistency, and qualification against common enterprise storage ecosystems. The platform aligns with security and reliability expectations for shared infrastructure, supporting operational standards across rack, blade, and storage-array integrations.

Key Applications:

• Virtualization datastores
• Database logging
• Hot data tiering
• Enterprise RAID arrays
• SAN back-end storage

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your rollout and compatibility requirements for the XS960SE70045, and you can extend the warranty up to 6 years to protect lifecycle planning in long-running enterprise storage platforms.