Seagate ST20000NM007D 20TB 7200RPM SATA HDD

Running out of space for critical data can halt your business and cost you time. The Seagate ST20000NM007D 20TB 7200RPM SATA HDD gives you massive, reliable storage in a compact 3.5-inch form, perfect for servers, NAS units and high-capacity workstations where every gigabyte counts.

Benefits of Seagate HDD

You gain peace of mind from its 2.5 million-hour MTBF, meaning the drive is built to run for years without failure. The built-in AES-256 encryption protects sensitive files, so you can store confidential information safely. PowerChoice and PowerBalance let you fine-tune energy use, lowering electricity bills while keeping performance steady. Its helium-sealed design reduces heat and vibration, extending the drive’s lifespan and keeping your system quiet.

Key Features of a 20 TB HDD

• Capacity: 20 TB. Holds an enormous amount of data for archives, backups and media libraries.
• Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm. Delivers fast access times for demanding applications.
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s. Ensures quick data transfers with modern motherboards.
• Buffer Size: 256 MB. Provides smooth caching for large file operations.
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours. Indicates exceptional reliability for continuous use.
• Power Consumption: 5.4 W idle / 9.4 W random read / 6.4 W random write. Optimises energy use in different workloads.
• Temperature Range: 41 °F - 140 °F. Operates safely in typical data-centre environments.
• Shock Tolerance (operating): 40 g @ 2 ms. Withstands accidental bumps without data loss.
• Encryption: AES-256 hardware with Seagate Secure. Secures your data against unauthorised access.
• Features: PowerChoice, PowerBalance, Hot-Plug Support, Helium sealed-drive. Adds flexibility, efficiency and durability to your setup.

Usages of a 20 TB HDD

Ideal for high-capacity storage tasks in everyday operations:

• Enterprise servers that need reliable, nonstop access to large databases.
• Network-attached storage (NAS) units serving multiple users and backups.
• Video editing rigs requiring fast write speeds for 4K/8K footage.
• Archival systems preserving years of records, logs and media files.
• Cloud-service providers scaling storage without expanding rack space.

Seagate HDD

Many buyers worry that a large-capacity drive will be noisy, power-hungry or prone to failure. They also fear complex configuration and insufficient security. These concerns often lead to choosing multiple smaller drives, which wastes space and increases management overhead.

The Seagate ST20000NM007D 20TB 7200RPM SATA HDD answers those doubts directly. Its helium-sealed, low-vibration design keeps noise to a minimum, while PowerChoice and PowerBalance let you control energy use. The 2.5 million-hour MTBF and 1 per 10¹⁵ non-recoverable error rate provide confidence in long-term reliability. Built-in AES-256 encryption and Seagate Secure give you enterprise-grade data protection without extra hardware. With a single 20 TB unit you get the capacity, speed and security needed for demanding workloads, all in a space-efficient 3.5-inch package.

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