Product Description
Seagate ST6000NM0275 — 6TB Enterprise SATA HDD, SED, 7200RPM
A 6TB, 3.5-inch enterprise drive built for storage that runs continuously, not desktop duty cycles. It fits recorders, servers and storage arrays that take standard 3.5" SATA drives.
Where it fits in a project
- NVR/DVR storage — for sites recording multiple IP or analogue camera streams around the clock
- Server and storage array builds — RAID configurations and multi-drive environments where sustained write performance matters
- Retrofit or capacity upgrade — any 3.5" SATA bay in existing recording or server hardware
Key specs
- Capacity: 6TB
- Form factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Spindle speed: 7200RPM
- Sector format: Advanced Format (AF) 4K
- Security: Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
- Duty rating: designed for 24/7 enterprise and data centre use
Selection notes for installers
The 7200RPM spindle speed is chosen for balanced sequential and random workloads — relevant on multi-camera NVRs writing several streams at once, and on servers handling concurrent read/write. SED functionality adds hardware-based encryption, worth flagging for sites with data-protection or compliance requirements. The 24/7 workload rating is the key differentiator from desktop-class drives, which aren't built for continuous recording duty. Advanced Format 4K sectors support current recording platforms and operating systems without extra configuration overhead.
Specify this drive where the deployment calls for enterprise reliability across sustained, high-workload recording or storage rather than intermittent desktop use.
Specifications
- Brand
- Seagate
- Capacity
- 6TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ST6000NM0275 designed for?
It's a 6TB enterprise-class SATA hard drive designed for 24/7 use in NVRs, DVRs, servers and storage arrays.
What spindle speed does it run at?
7200RPM, which supports both sequential and random workloads across multiple simultaneous camera or data streams.
Does it support encryption?
Yes, it includes Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) functionality for hardware-based data encryption.
Is it compatible with standard NVR/DVR bays?
It uses a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA 6Gb/s interface, the standard fitting for recorders, servers and storage arrays that take 3.5" drives.
