Server HDDs – Reliable Enterprise HDDs for professional IT environments
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WD42PURZ-SS WD Purple 4TB SATA 256MB 3.5" Surveillance HDD
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WD82PURZ WD Purple 8TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Surveillance HDD
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WD11PURZ WD Purple 1TB SATA 64 MB 3.5" Surveillance HDD
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WD20PURZ-SS WD Purple 2TB SAS 64MB 3.5" Surveillance HDD
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ST2000VN003 Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD +Rescue 2TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" NAS HDD
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WD60PURZ WD Purple 6TB SATA 64 MB 3.5" Surveillance HDD
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ST1000VX013 Seagate SkyHawk 1TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD
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ST4000VN006 Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD +Rescue 4TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD
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ST8000VN004 Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD +Rescue 8TB SATA 256MB 3.5" NAS HDD
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ST10000VN000 Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD +Rescue 10TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD
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1W10001 WD Ultrastar DC HA210 1TB SATA 128MB 3.5" Server HDD
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WD80EFPX WD Red Plus 8TB SATA 256MB 3.5" NAS HDD
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ST28000NT000 Seagate Exos M 28TB SATA 512 MB 3.5" NAS HDD
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ST24000NT002 Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS HDD +Rescue 24TB SATA 512 MB 3.5" NAS HDD
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WD8005FFBX WD Red Pro 8TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" NAS HDD
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ST16000NT001 Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS HDD +Rescue 16TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD
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WD30PURX WD Purple 3TB SATA 64 MB 3.5" Surveillance HDD
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WD30PURZ-SS WD Purple 3TB SATA 64MB 3.5" Surveillance HDD
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ST12000NT001 Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS HDD +Rescue 12TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD
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ST20000NT001 Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS HDD +Rescue 20TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" NAS HDD
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WD64PURZ WD Purple 6TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Surveillance HDD
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ST4000NT001 Seagate IronWolf Pro NAS HDD +Rescue 4TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD
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ST12000VN0008 Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD +Rescue 12TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD
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ST8000VN002 Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD +Rescue 8TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD
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An overview of server HDD technologies
Server HDDs use different interfaces that significantly impact performance, reliability, and use cases. Choosing the right technology is crucial for an optimal server configuration, particularly when it comes to long-term storage on a data centre server:
SAS HDDs
SAS HDDs are among the most powerful Enterprise HDDs and are primarily used in enterprise servers. With transfer rates of 6G or 12G SAS, they offer high data rates, low latency, and excellent reliability. Server SAS HDDs are optimised for use in RAID systems and are ideal for business-critical applications where performance and reliability are paramount. Manufacturers such as Seagate Exos offer special enterprise versions for this purpose. A dedicated RAID controller is recommended for managing and mirroring these drives.
SATA HDDs
SATA HDDs provide a cost-effective alternative and are often used in storage or backup systems. They offer high capacities at relatively low costs and are particularly suitable for storing large volumes of data. In servers, SATA HDDs are mainly used where fewer IOPS are required, but a lot of storage space is needed, but it does require a lot of storage space, as is the case with Synology DiskStation systems, for example.
NAS HDDs
NAS HDDs are specifically designed for continuous operation in Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems. They are optimized for 24/7 use and provide high reliability while maintaining energy-efficient performance. Thanks to customized firmware, integrated vibration sensors, and enhanced error recovery mechanisms, NAS HDDs are particularly well suited for RAID environments with multiple drives, ideally complemented by the tried-and-tested Seagate IronWolf series.
Surveillance & CCTV HDDs
Surveillance and CCTV HDDs (Hard Drives for Video Surveillance) are engineered for continuous write-intensive workloads in video monitoring systems. They support simultaneous HD or 4K camera streams and ensure uninterrupted recording of large volumes of data in 24/7 operation. With firmware optimized for sequential write processes and high workload ratings, these HDDs are ideally suited for DVR and NVR systems. They are deployed wherever reliable, long-term storage of video data with high data integrity and system stability is required.
SAS vs. SATA: Choosing the Right Interface for Your Application
One of the most fundamental decisions is choosing between an SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and a SATA (Serial ATA) hard drive. Both technologies have their place but are suited for different workloads and budgets.
| Feature | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) | SATA (Serial ATA) |
| Performance | Higher performance through full-duplex transmission and deeper command queue (TCQ). Ideal for parallel, demanding accesses. | Good performance, especially for sequential read and write operations. Lower IOPS for random accesses. |
| Reliability | Designed for 24/7 enterprise operation, with robust error-checking mechanisms for critical environments. | Suitable for continuous operation, but does not achieve the reliability of SAS. |
| Connection & Compatibility | Requires a SAS RAID controller. SAS controllers are backward compatible with SATA. If you do not require RAID functionality, the drives can also be connected directly to the system via a host bus adapter. | Compatible with SATA and most SAS controllers. However, SATA controllers do not support SAS. |
| Price | Higher price, particularly higher cost per terabyte. | Cheaper with the best price-performance ratio per TB. |
| Ideal Use Cases | Databases, virtualization, transaction-intensive, and mission-critical systems. | Backups, archiving, file servers, media streaming, and cost-sensitive applications. |
With our Server HDDs, you get durable, high-performance, and scalable drives for every storage requirement. Choose now for a solution that makes your IT efficient, secure, and future-proof, and order today!
Server HDDs in Hybrid Storage Concepts
Modern storage architectures increasingly rely on hybrid concepts, where SSDs and HDDs are strategically combined. Server HDDs continue to play a central role for capacity-oriented workloads.
Typical use cases of Server HDDs in hybrid environments include:
- Backup and archival systems
- Nearline storage for seldom-accessed data
- Storage tiers below NVMe or SSD layers. In such architectures, enterprise NVMe SSDs handle fast read operations, whilst server SAS SSDs or HDDs provide the storage capacity.
- Large data pools for analytics or log data
Combining high capacity with low cost per terabyte allows Server HDDs to enable scalable storage solutions without negatively impacting the overall performance of the infrastructure.
Server HDDs – Certified Hardware for Seamless Enterprise Operation
In the demanding enterprise environment, the smallest details determine the performance, compatibility, and reliability of your entire system. This is precisely where our server HDDs come into their own; they are characterised by their robustness, just as one would expect from enterprise solutions, such as Dell server systems with appropriate storage components. With certified components and ready-to-use hardware, we ensure that your IT runs reliably and efficiently.
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Our storage solutions offer maximum flexibility, scalability, and reliable data storage for critical applications. Avoid bottlenecks, increase the data availability of your systems, and optimize your infrastructure.
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