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Seagate IronWolf ST12000VN0008 12TB - 7200 RPM 256MB SATA III NAS HDD 3.5 inch

SKU 15277 Brand Seagate EAN13 8719706004350
Seagate IronWolf 12TB NAS HDD with 7200 RPM, 256MB cache, SATA III interface, and 210MB/s sustained transfer rate. Optimized for 24/7 NAS operation with AgileArray technology, dual-plane balancing, and RV sensors.
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Device Type Internal HDD
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Capacity 12TB
Storage (SSD & HDD) - RPM (HDD) 7200 RPM
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Interface SATA III
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Cache (HDD) 256MB
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Form Factor 3.5 inch

The Seagate IronWolf ST12000VN0008 is a high-capacity 12TB NAS-optimized hard drive designed for always-on, always-accessible storage environments. Featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache, this drive delivers impressive performance with a maximum sustained transfer rate of 210MB/s, making it ideal for demanding NAS deployments with 1-8 bays. The drive is engineered to handle a workload rate of 180TB per year with an exceptional Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,000,000 hours, ensuring long-term reliability in continuous operation.

Built with Seagate's proprietary AgileArray technology, the IronWolf includes advanced features such as dual-plane balancing, Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors, and RAID-optimized error recovery control. These technologies work together to minimize vibration and noise in multi-bay environments while maximizing responsiveness and uptime. The drive operates efficiently with typical power consumption of 7.8W during operation, 5.0W in idle mode, and just 0.8W in standby, making it energy-conscious for 24/7 deployments. The 3.5-inch form factor with SATA III 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with existing NAS systems and provides seamless integration with popular platforms.

The IronWolf 12TB comes with a 3-year limited warranty and includes IronWolf Health Management support in compatible NAS systems to continuously safeguard data integrity. With support for up to 64 simultaneous data streams via ATA-8 streaming commands, this drive excels at handling large sequential transfers and complex workloads typical in media servers, backup solutions, and professional storage environments.

  • Capacity: 12TB with 256MB cache buffer
  • Speed: 7200 RPM with 210MB/s sustained transfer rate
  • Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s for broad compatibility
  • Reliability: 1,000,000 hour MTBF, 180TB/year workload rating
  • NAS Optimization: AgileArray technology with dual-plane balancing and RV sensors
  • Power Efficiency: 7.8W operating, 5.0W idle, 0.8W standby
  • Warranty: 3-year limited warranty with data recovery services
Capacity12 TB
TypeHDD (Hard Disk Drive)
Form Factor3.5 inch
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed7200 RPM
Cache256 MB
Max Sustained Transfer Rate210 MB/s
Workload Rate Limit180 TB/year
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)1,000,000 hours
Load/Unload Cycles600,000
Nonrecoverable Read Error Rate1 per 10^15 bits
Power Consumption (Operating)7.8 W
Power Consumption (Idle)5.0 W
Power Consumption (Standby/Sleep)0.8 W
Startup Current (12V)1.8 A
Operating Temperature5 - 70 °C
Storage Temperature-40 - 70 °C
Operating Humidity5 - 90%
Storage Humidity5 - 95%
Operating Voltage5V ±5%, 12V ±10%
Drive Bays Supported1-8 bays
Warranty3 years limited
Dimensions (Drive Only)147mm (L) x 101.8mm (W) x 26.1mm (H)
Weight (Drive Only)690 g
Key FeaturesAgileArray technology, Dual-plane balancing, Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors, RAID-optimized error recovery control, IronWolf Health Management, ATA-8 streaming command support (up to 64 simultaneous data streams), NAS-optimized design