Model: ST30000NM004K
from $825.99
Storage: 30TB
3 configurations available
The Seagate 30TB Exos M is a 3.5" internal SATA III hard disk drive designed for Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems. This high-capacity HDD offers a substantial 30TB of storage, operating at 7200 rpm with maximum read and write speeds of 275 MB/s. Engineered for continuous operation, it boasts a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours and a low active power draw of 9.5W, making it a reliable choice for demanding NAS environments requiring extensive data storage and consistent performance.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance. Available from $825.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
Common Failure Modes
HDDs consist of spinning platters and delicate read/write heads, making them highly susceptible to physical shock and mechanical wear. When an HDD fails, it is replaced, not repaired, unless expensive data recovery is required.
Only buy HDDs for bulk media storage and backups; never use an HDD as your primary boot drive for Windows. Look for CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) drives over SMR (Shingled) for better write performance.
Mechanical hard drives have moving parts that wear out over time. They typically function reliably for several years before mechanical fatigue sets in.
The Seagate 30TB Exos M 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD is available at cdw, bhphoto, starting at $825.99.
Mechanical hard disk drives (HDDs) are cheap to own, using a few watts of power while spinning. The main hidden cost is cloud backup subscriptions, as HDDs will eventually fail and data recovery is exorbitant.
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