Running out of reliable storage for your home or small office NAS can halt productivity and risk data loss. The Seagate IronWolf ST2000VN003 2TB 5400RPM 256MB 3.5" Hard Drive is a purpose-built, 24 × 7 internal hard drive that keeps your files accessible, safe and ready for any workload.
Usages of a 2TB Hard Drive
A 2TB hard drive fits neatly into a multi-bay NAS, providing ample room for media libraries, backups, and shared work files. It runs continuously, so you can stream video, sync documents, or run surveillance recordings without interruption, making it ideal for daily home or office use.
Benefits of Seagate Hard Drive
- Continuous operation: Designed for 24 × 7 use so your data is always reachable.
- High reliability: 1 000 000-hour MTBF and 180 TB/year workload rating protect against failures.
- Data protection: Includes 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Service for peace of mind.
- Vibration tolerance: Built-in RV sensor maintains performance in multi-bay environments.
- Easy integration: AgileArray technology optimises RAID performance and error recovery.
Seagate Hard Drive Choice
Choosing this drive means you get a storage solution that is tougher and more scalable than a generic desktop disk. Its Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology delivers consistent speeds, while the 256 MB cache smooths data bursts during heavy access. The drive’s 5400 RPM spindle balances quiet operation with sufficient throughput for most NAS tasks, so you won’t hear it dominate your workspace.
Beyond raw speed, the drive’s integrated health management continuously monitors temperature, vibration and performance, alerting you before problems develop. This proactive approach reduces downtime and extends the life of your NAS, giving you a lower total cost of ownership compared with cheaper, non-NAS-optimised drives.
Key Features of a 2TB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 2 TB. Provides generous space for backups, media and collaborative files.
- Spindle speed: 5400 rpm. Offers a quiet, energy-efficient operation suitable for home environments.
- Cache: 256 MB. Helps accelerate read/write bursts during intensive tasks.
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s. Ensures fast data transfer rates up to 600 MBps (external).
- Form factor: 3.5 in. Fits standard NAS bays and desktop enclosures.
- Dimensions: 0.8 in H × 4 in W × 5.8 in D. Compact size for easy installation.
- Weight: 14.64 oz. Light enough for simple handling yet robustly built.
- Power consumption: 3.1 W average, 2.8 W idle. Keeps energy costs low while running continuously.
- MTBF: 1 000 000 hours. Indicates exceptional durability for nonstop use.
- RV sensor: Built-in vibration sensor. Maintains steady performance in multi-drive systems.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / MTBF | 1,000,000hours |
| Storage |
| Storage / Type | Hard drive |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Seagate IronWolf |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Height | 0.8in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Width | 4in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Depth | 5.8in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Weight | 14.64oz |
| Environmental Parameters |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Operating Temperature | 149 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Shock Tolerance (non-operating) | 300 g @ 2 ms |
| Environmental Parameters / Shock Tolerance (operating) | 80 g @ 2 ms |
| General |
| General / Capacity | 2 TB |
| General / Depth | 5.8 in |
| General / Buffer Size | 256 MB |
| General / Width | 4 in |
| General / Weight | 14.64 oz |
| General / Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| General / Device Type | Hard drive - internal |
| General / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| General / Features | RV Sensor, 24x7 continuous operation, Dual-Plane Balance, Error Recovery Control, AgileArray, Conventional magnetic recording (CMR) |
| General / Height | 0.8 in |
| Expansion & Connectivity |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Compatible Bay | 3.5" |
| Performance |
| Performance / Drive Transfer Rate | 600 MBps (external) |
| Performance / Spindle Speed | 5400 rpm |
| Performance / Internal Data Rate | 180 MBps |
| Reliability |
| Reliability / 24x7 Operation | Yes |
| Reliability / MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Reliability / Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^14 |
| Reliability / Load / Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Hard Drive |
| Hard Drive / Internal Data Rate | 180MBps |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^14 |
| Hard Drive / Spindle Speed | 5400rpm |
| Hard Drive / Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / 24x7 Operation | Yes |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Hard Drive / Capacity | 2TB |
| Hard Drive / Data Transfer Rate | 600MBps |
| Hard Drive / Buffer Size | 256MB |
| Hard Drive / Hard Drive Type | Internal hard drive |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Power |
| Power / Power Consumption | 3.1 watt (average) ¦ 2.8 watt (idle) ¦ 0.25 watt (standby) ¦ 0.25 watt (sleep) |
| Summary Details |
| HDD capacity | 2 TB |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM |
| Storage drive buffer size | 256 MB |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
