Seagate Enterprise 1TB 2.5" 7200 RPM SATA Internal HDD

Overview

The Seagate ST1000NX0423 is a 1TB internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments that demand reliable and fast storage. Its 2.5-inch form factor fits well in compact servers, NAS devices, and cloud infrastructure where space is limited. With a rotational speed of 7200 RPM and a 128MB cache, it efficiently handles large data volumes, ensuring smooth performance during intensive read and write tasks.

Featuring a SATA 6Gb/s interface, this drive supports quick data transfers to minimize bottlenecks in demanding business applications. Built for durability and continuous operation, it offers a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours, making it suitable for 24/7 workloads where uptime is essential. Additionally, hardware-based encryption through Seagate Secure protects sensitive data without sacrificing performance.

Its low power consumption helps reduce operational costs, an important factor in data centers and enterprise setups focused on energy efficiency. Whether upgrading an entry-level server, expanding NAS storage, or building cloud solutions, this drive balances speed, capacity, and security to meet business needs.

Key features

• 1TB capacity provides ample space for large data sets and enterprise applications
• Compact 2.5-inch size fits into space-constrained systems without sacrificing performance
• 7200 RPM speed enables faster data access and transfer rates for improved workflow
• 128MB cache buffer enhances processing efficiency during heavy read/write operations
• SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures high-speed connectivity and reduces data bottlenecks
• Designed for continuous 24/7 operation with a 2 million hour MTBF for dependable uptime
• Seagate Secure hardware encryption safeguards sensitive information without impacting speed
• Low power consumption helps lower energy costs in enterprise environments

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 1TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache size: 128MB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2 million hours
• Power consumption: optimized for low energy use

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, which is widely supported by most modern servers, NAS devices, and enterprise storage systems. Its 2.5-inch form factor makes it compatible with compact and space-limited hardware setups, allowing easy integration into existing infrastructure without requiring additional adapters or modifications.

Ideal uses and environments

The ST1000NX0423 is well suited to enterprise environments that require reliable, high-speed storage for continuous operation. It fits well in data centers, cloud storage solutions, and network-attached storage systems where space and power efficiency are priorities. This drive is a strong choice for IT professionals upgrading entry-level servers or expanding storage capacity while maintaining data security and operational uptime.