Specification Sheet

Capacity-Optimized Enterprise Hard Drive for Bulk-Data Applications
• Highest-capacity large form factor enterprise drive—up to 4TB—for
demanding data growth
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• Sixth-generation drive technology with SAS and SATA interfaces
for 24x7 reliability
• Enhanced error correction, super parity and end-to-end SAS-based
data integrity for accurate data storage
• Industry-leading rotational vibration tolerance ensures consistent performance.
• Improved power and cooling efciencies with low power consumption
and on-demand PowerChoice
™
technology based on T10/T13 power
management standards
• Multi-drive rmware maximized for enterprise RAID system availability
• Robust performance with dual processors, ramp load technology, top-cover-
attached motor and humidity sensor for optimum performance in all chassis
• Self-Encrypting Drive (AES-256) with FIPS 140-2 validation and Seagate
Instant Secure Erase cuts IT drive retirement costs while securely protecting
data at rest.
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Best-Fit Applications
• High-capacity RAID storage
• Mainstream enterprise external storage arrays (SAN, NAS, DAS)
• Cloud bulk data storage
• Enterprise backup and restore—D2D, virtual tape
• Centralized surveillance
1 Seagate recommends validating your conguration with your HBA/RAID controller manufacturer to ensure full capacity capabilities.
2 Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) and FIPS 140-2 Validated drives are not available in all models or countries. May require
TCG-compliant host or controller support.
3 See FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Certicate at http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/1401val2011.htm#1635
Data Sheet
Constellation
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