Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 18TB Internal Hard Drive Specifications And Datasheet
- June 12, 2024
- Seagate
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Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 18TB Internal Hard Drive
Introduction
A high-performance storage option created to satisfy the rigorous requirements of contemporary NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems is the Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 18TB Internal Hard Drive. This hard drive was designed to provide great reliability, speed, and capacity for business customers and small to medium-sized enterprises needing reliable storage for their vital data and workloads.
This hard drive, which is part of Seagate’s IronWolf Pro range, is designed to integrate seamlessly with NAS settings, enabling reliable performance, data security, and effective management. The IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 provides adequate space for storing large amounts of files, documents, multimedia content, and more thanks to its generous 18TB storage capacity.
IronWolf™ Pro is designed for everything business NAS. Get used to tough, ready, and scalable 24×7 performance that can handle multi-drive environments across a wide range of capacities.
Key Advantages
- Optimized for NAS with AgileArray™. AgileArray enables dual-plane balancing and RAID optimization in multi-bay environments, with the most advanced power management possible.
- Actively protect your NAS with IronWolf Health Management focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery.1
- High performance means no lag time or downtime for users during workload traffic for the NAS. Seagate leads the competition with the highest-performing NAS drive portfolio.2
- Seagate® Rescue Data Recovery. 3 IronWolf Pro comes with extra peace of mind for any mechanical, accidental, or natural disaster. With a 90% success rate of in-house recovery, Seagate has your back with a 3-year included Rescue Data Recovery plan.4
- Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors. First in its class of drives to include RV sensors to maintain high performance in multi-drive NAS enclosures.
- Range of capacities up to 18TB. More capacity options mean more choices that will fit within the budget. Seagate provides a scalable solution for any NAS use-case scenario.
- Do more in multi-user environments. IronWolf provides a workload rate of 300TB/year. Multiple users can confidently upload and download data to the NAS server, knowing IronWolf can handle the workload, whether you are a creative professional or a small business.
- Designed for always-on, always accessible 24×7 performance. Access data on your NAS at any time, remotely or on-site.
- 1.2M hours MTBF, 5-year limited warranty represents an improved total cost of ownership (TCO) over desktop drives with reduced maintenance costs.
- Contact your Seagate sales representative for further information.
- Performance may vary depending on the user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
- Registration is required to activate. Rescue recovery services are not available in all countries. Contact your Seagate sales representative for further details.
- Three-year coverage for product models shipped January 1, 2020, or later
Best-Fit Applications
- Commercial and enterprise network-attached storage (NAS)
- 1- to 24-bay network attached storage (NAS)
- Backup, archiving, and disaster recovery
- On-premise private cloud
- Virtual storage
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Standard Model Number 1 | ST18000NE000 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Drive Bays Supported | Up to 24-bay |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Workload Rate Limit (WRL) | 300 |
| Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors | Yes |
| Hot-Plug Support2 | Yes |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF, hours) | 1,200,000 |
| Reliability Rating @ Full 24×7 Operation | 0.73% |
| Nonrecoverable Read Errors per Bits Read | 1 per 10E15 |
| Power-On Hours (per year) | 8760 |
| Sector Size (Bytes per Logical Sector) | 512E |
| Rescue Services3 | Yes |
| Limited Warranty (years) | 5 |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 |
| Interface Access Speed (Gb/s) | 6.0, 3.0, 1.5 |
| Max. Sustained Transfer Rate OD (MB/s) | 260MB/s |
| Average Latency (ms) | 4.16 |
| Rotational Vibration @ 10-1500 Hz (rad/s2) | 12.5 |
| Startup Current, Typical (12V, A) | 2.0 |
| Idle Power, Average (W) | 5.2 |
| Average Operating Power (W) | 8.0W |
| Standby Mode, Typical (W) | 1.25 |
| Sleep Mode, Typical (W) | 1.0 |
| Power Supply Requirements | +12 V and +5 V |
| Operating (ambient, min °C) | 5 |
| Operating (drive reported temperature °C) | 65 |
| Nonoperating (ambient, min °C) | -40 |
| Nonoperating (ambient, max °C) | 70 |
| Vibration, Nonoperating: 10Hz to 500Hz (Grms) | 2.27 |
| Acoustics, Idle (typical) | 2.8bels |
| Acoustics, Seek (typical) | 3.2bels |
| Shock, Operating 2ms (Read/Write) (Gs) | 50/50Gs |
| Shock, Nonoperating, 1ms and 2ms (Gs) | 200 |
| Height (mm/in) | 26.11mm/1.028in |
| Width (mm/in, max) | 101.85mm/4.01in |
| Depth (mm/in, max) | 146.99mm/5.787in |
| Weight (g/lb, typical) | 670g/1.477lb |
| Carton Unit Quantity | 20 |
| Cartons per Pallet/Cartons per Layer | 40/8 |
- Seagate recommends validating your configuration with your HBA/RAID controller manufacturer to ensure full capacity capabilities.
- Supports hot plug operation per Serial ATA Revision 3.3 specification.
- Rescue recovery services are not available in all countries. Contact your Seagate sales representative for further details. Register an IronWolf Pro drive to activate your 2-year Rescue plan at seagate.com/register.
- Seagate does not recommend operating at sustained drive temperatures above 60C. Operating at higher temperatures may affect drive health.
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their respective owners. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or
GB, equals one billion bytes, and one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion
bytes.
Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage. Actual data rates may vary depending on the operating environment and other factors. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.
FAQ’s
What is the Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 18TB Internal Hard Drive?
The Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 is an internal hard drive designed for use in network-attached storage (NAS) systems, offering high capacity and performance.
What is the storage capacity of this hard drive?
The hard drive offers a storage capacity of 18 terabytes (TB), providing ample space for storing data, files, and media.
Is this hard drive suitable for NAS systems?
Yes, the Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 is specifically designed for NAS applications, offering reliable performance and compatibility.
What is the rotational speed of the hard drive?
The hard drive often features a rotational speed of 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM), contributing to its performance.
Does this hard drive use shingled magnetic recording (SMR) technology?
No, the Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 usually employs conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology.
What is the cache size of the hard drive?
The hard drive typically includes a cache size of 256 megabytes (MB), assisting in data transfer and access speeds.
Is this hard drive optimized for 24/7 operation?
Yes, the hard drive is often optimized for continuous 24/7 operation, making it suitable for NAS environments.
Does the hard drive feature advanced error recovery controls?
Yes, the Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 usually incorporates advanced error recovery controls to enhance data integrity.
Is the hard drive equipped with vibration sensors?
Yes, the hard drive often includes built-in vibration sensors to mitigate the effects of vibrations in NAS systems.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) of the hard drive?
The hard drive often boasts a high mean time between failures (MTBF), reflecting its reliability over extended usage.
Does the hard drive support data recovery services?
Yes, some models of the Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 may include data recovery services for added peace of mind.
Is the hard drive compatible with RAID configurations?
Yes, the hard drive is often compatible with various RAID configurations commonly used in NAS setups.
What is the warranty period for this hard drive?
The warranty period for the Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 hard drive may vary. Check the warranty details provided by the manufacturer.
References:Seagate IronWolf Pro ST18000NE000 18TB Internal Hard Drive – Device.report
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