Datasheet

1 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.
2 FIPS in review
Design Small and Deliver BIG—2.5-Inch Nearline Drive
• Up to 2TB capacity in 15mm z-height, 2.5-inch form factor for space-
constrained data centers
• Designed for high-density storage solutions requiring environmentally sound
low power consumption and low weight for maximum storage efciency
• Choose 12Gb/s SAS for high data integrity, scalability and fast data access or
SATA 6Gb/s for economical nearline performance.
• Third-generation, enterprise-class reliability for 24×7 environmental robustness
• Highest efciency with over 50% improvement in watts/TB, and 18% sequential
performance improvement compared to the previous generation
• Improved rotational vibration tolerance and head micro-actuation maximizes
system availability and performance.
• Lowest enterprise operating power and enhanced PowerChoice
™
options for
additional power savings during idle periods
• Protect data where it lives—on the drive—by choosing from government-grade
SED FIPS 140-2 option or SED models with Seagate Instant Secure Erase
technology for easy and cost-effective drive disposal.
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Best-Fit Applications
• Storage-hungry business applications
• Storage area networks (SAN) and network attached storage (NAS)
• Maximum-capacity entry-level servers and blade servers
• Rich media content storage
• Enterprise backup and restore—D2D, virtual tape
• Cloud computing
Data Sheet
Enterprise
Capacity 2.5 HDD