Hard Drives
Bottom line: The Hard Drives: 7200 RPM spindle for faster access than 5400 RPM nearline drives; main trade-off: needs a SAS controller, won't connect to standard SATA ports.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 7200 RPM spindle for faster access than 5400 RPM nearline drives
- ✓ SAS 12Gb/s interface, double SATA 6Gb/s bandwidth for server backplanes
- ✓ 136 MB/s max sustained transfer at 4.16 ms average latency
- ✓ 1.4M-hour MTBF rated for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles
- ✓ Low draw: 5.9W random read, 1.52W PowerChoice standby
Cons
- ✗ Needs a SAS controller, won't connect to standard SATA ports
- ✗ Only 1TB capacity, small for modern bulk storage arrays
- ✗ 128MB cache is modest versus newer enterprise HDDs
- ✗ 2.5-inch 15mm form factor, not for standard desktop bays
Manufacturer description
Seagate enterprise capacity ST1000NX0333 1TB 7200Rpm SAS 12.0 Gb/s 128MB 512E enterprise hard drive. Mfr Part Number: ST1000NX0333. Capacity: 1 TB. Rotational speed: 7200 RPM. Cache: 128 MB. Interface: SAS 12GB/s. Max sustained transfer rate: 136 MB/s. Average latency: 4.16 ms. Idle power: 3.29 W. Typical operating, random read: 5.9 W. Powerchoice technology (standby): 1.52 W. Power supply requirements: +12V and +5V. Mtbf: 1, 400, 000 hours. Dimensions (WxDxH): 2.760 x 3.955 x 0.591 inch/ 70.10 x 100.45 x 15.00 mm. Weight: 0.419 lbs/ 190.0 g.
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Key Features
- Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
- Interface: SAS 12GB/s
- Max sustained transfer rate: 136 MB/s
- Average latency: 4.16 ms
- Typical operating, random read: 5.9 W
Full Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Interface | SAS 12GB/s |
| Model Name | ST1000NX0333 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Media Speed | 12Gb/s |
| Model Number | ST1000NX0333 |
| Built-In Media | Hard drive |
| Average latency | 4.16 ms |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Mfr Part Number | ST1000NX0333 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Hardware Platform | PlayStation 5 |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12 gigabits_per_second |
| Additional Features | Portable |
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