Seagate EXOS 7E10 8TB 256MB 7200 RPM 3.5″ SATA HDD

Reliable 8TB bulk storage for data centres, built for 24/7 performance and robust security in South Africa.

Quick Specs

• Achieve cost-effective bulk data storage with a massive 8TB capacity per drive.
• Experience unwavering 24/7 performance backed by a 2-million-hour MTBF rating.
• Integrate seamlessly into your infrastructure with both SAS and SATA interface options.
• Protect sensitive data with advanced, built-in Seagate Secure™ encryption.
• Rely on a trusted solution with a 5-year limited warranty for peace of mind.

For the demands of South African data centres and IT professionals, the Seagate EXOS 7E10 8TB HDD is the bedrock of reliable, high-capacity storage.

This is not merely a hard drive; it is a meticulously engineered solution designed to meet the relentless demands of enterprise environments. For those who build and maintain the digital infrastructure that powers businesses, this 3.5-inch hard drive represents a commitment to stability, performance, and security. It is for the professionals who understand that downtime is not an option and that the integrity of data is paramount. Whether your focus is on massive data archiving, complex RAID configurations, or ensuring uninterrupted access to critical information, the Seagate EXOS 8TB HDD delivers the consistent performance and peace of mind required to succeed. This 8TB drive is built to support the high-volume, mission-critical workloads that define modern data management.

Uncompromising performance for your critical operations

The Seagate EXOS 7E10 hard drive is engineered to excel under pressure. With a robust 24/7 performance rating, it is built to operate continuously without compromise. Its impressive 2-million-hour MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) rating signifies exceptional reliability, ensuring that your data remains accessible when you need it most. Furthermore, it supports demanding workloads of up to 550TB per year, a testament to its durable design and advanced internal technologies. Features such as state-of-the-art cache management, sophisticated error-correction algorithms, and a design specifically mitigating rotational vibration work in unison to deliver consistent, predictable performance, even within complex multi-drive systems like RAID arrays. This 7200 RPM hard drive is the strong foundation for any critical storage infrastructure.

Seamless integration and optimised total cost of ownership

Integrating new storage solutions into existing data centre infrastructures can often be a complex undertaking. The EXOS 7E10 simplifies this process by offering both 12Gb/s SAS and SATA 6Gb/s interface options. This flexibility allows for effortless integration into a wide range of systems and configurations, ensuring compatibility and minimising implementation headaches. By optimising the data centre footprint, this drive helps reduce operational expenses, contributing to a lower total cost of ownership without sacrificing capacity or performance. It is a solution designed for efficiency, from installation to ongoing operation.

Advanced security to protect your valuable data

In today’s landscape, data security is not merely a feature; it is a necessity. The Seagate EXOS 7E10 incorporates advanced security protocols designed to prevent unauthorised access and safeguard your stored information. The integrated Seagate Secure™ technology simplifies drive repurposing and disposal, ensuring that sensitive data is properly handled throughout the drive’s lifecycle. This commitment to data protection helps organisations comply with stringent corporate and federal data security mandates, providing an essential layer of defence against potential breaches and offering peace of mind for businesses operating under strict regulatory requirements.

A legacy of trust and enterprise-class expertise

When selecting enterprise storage, trust is a non-negotiable component. Seagate brings a wealth of experience, built over decades of innovation in enterprise-class drive deployments. The EXOS 7E10 is backed by this extensive expertise and is further protected by a comprehensive 5-year limited warranty. This warranty underscores Seagate’s confidence in the drive’s durability and long-term performance. For South African businesses, this means partnering with a storage leader known for its consistent quality, reliability, and commitment to supporting critical data infrastructure with solutions that endure.

FEATURES:

• Achieve cost-effective bulk data storage with a massive 8TB capacity, ideal for dense data centre infrastructures.
• Maintain robust 24/7 performance with a high 2,000,000-hour MTBF rating and support for 550TB annual workloads on this 3.5-inch hard drive.
• Ensure consistent performance in multi-drive systems through advanced caching, error correction, and rotational vibration mitigation for this 7200 RPM hard drive.
• Integrate smoothly into your existing infrastructure with flexible 12Gb/s SAS and SATA 6Gb/s interface options, ideal for the Seagate EXOS 10TB HDD.
• Safeguard your sensitive data with advanced Seagate Secure™ technology, simplifying security compliance and data management.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Capacity: 8TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Spindle Speed (RPM): 7,200
• Cache (MB): 256
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF, hours): 2,000,000
• Reliability Rating @ Full 24×7 Operation (AFR): 0.44%
• Non-recoverable Read Errors Rate, Max: 1 sector per 10E15
• Power-on Hours: 8,760
• Bytes per Sector: 512
• Interface Access Speed (Gb/s): 6.0, 3.0, 1.5
• Max. Sustained Transfer Rate OD: 250MB/s
• Average Latency: 4.16ms
• Interface Ports: Single
• Rotational Vibration @ 1,500 Hz (rad/s²): 12.5
• Idle Power Average (W): 7.06W
• Typical Operating, Random Read: 11.03W
• Power Supply Requirements: +12V and +5V
• Temperature, Operating (°C) Drive Reported: 5 ~ 60
• Shock, Operating 2ms Read/Write: 70/40Gs
• Shock, Non-operating, (1ms/2ms): 150/300Gs
• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 10.1 x 2.6 cm
• Product Weight: 650g

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• Seagate EXOS 7E10 8TB 256MB 7200 RPM 3.5″ SATA HDD x1

Why Seagate?

Seagate has long been at the forefront of storage innovation, providing South African businesses with the reliable, high-performance solutions essential for today’s data-intensive environments. Trust Seagate for enterprise-grade quality and unwavering data integrity with their robust 3.5-inch hard drive offerings.