Seagate Nytro 3731 1.6TB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD

Seagate Nytro 3731 1.6TB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD

Brand: Seagate | Category: Enterprise SSDs

SKU: XS1600ME70004 | Part #: XS1600ME70004 | MPN: XS1600ME70004

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About the Seagate Nytro 3731 1.6TB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD

The Seagate Nytro 3731 1.6TB SAS 12Gb/s SSD (XS1600ME70004) is a 2.5-inch enterprise-class solid-state drive engineered for the most demanding mixed-use and write-intensive datacenter workloads. Built on a dual-port SAS 12Gb/s interface, the Nytro 3731 delivers consistent low-latency performance and high throughput, making it well suited for environments requiring both read and write excellence under sustained queue depths. The drive leverages Seagate's advanced 3D eMLC NAND flash architecture paired with an enterprise-grade controller, delivering the endurance levels required in 24/7 production server and storage array environments.

Designed for operational reliability in enterprise IT infrastructure, the Nytro 3731 supports dual-port SAS connectivity, enabling multipath I/O configurations that eliminate single points of failure — a critical capability in high-availability storage fabrics and shared storage arrays. The drive incorporates power-loss protection circuitry to safeguard in-flight data during unexpected power events, ensuring data integrity across reboots and fault conditions. Rated for high drive writes per day (DWPD), this model is specifically engineered to sustain heavy write workloads over its operational lifetime without performance degradation.

With a compact 2.5-inch small form factor and compatibility with standard SFF-8482 and SFF-8639 backplane ecosystems, the Nytro 3731 integrates seamlessly into existing enterprise server and storage platforms from major brands. It is purpose-built for deployment in hyperscale datacenters, AI and machine learning storage tiers, OLTP databases, high-frequency transactional systems, and virtualized server environments across regions including the UAE, GCC, EMEA, and APAC.

Ideal for

  • High-frequency OLTP database storage requiring sustained low-latency read/write operations across large concurrent transaction volumes
  • Virtualized server environments using VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM where consistent IOPS under mixed I/O profiles is critical to VM density
  • AI and machine learning training data pipelines that demand high sequential throughput for rapid dataset ingestion and model iteration
  • Enterprise SAN and shared storage arrays requiring dual-port SAS multipath redundancy for continuous availability in production workloads
  • High-performance computing (HPC) scratch and working-set storage where write endurance and sustained bandwidth are primary requirements
  • Telecommunications and financial services platforms running latency-sensitive applications that cannot tolerate I/O variance under peak load

Technical specifications

ManufacturerSeagate
Product LineNytro 3731
Manufacturer Part NumberXS1600ME70004
Capacity1.6TB
Form Factor2.5-inch (SFF)
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Interface PortsDual Port
NAND Flash Type3D eMLC (enterprise Multi-Level Cell)
Sequential Read ThroughputUp to 2,200 MB/s
Sequential Write ThroughputUp to 1,800 MB/s
Random Read IOPS (4K)Up to 250,000 IOPS
Random Write IOPS (4K)Up to 60,000 IOPS
Random Read Latency (4K)Up to 130 µs (typical)
Random Write Latency (4K)Up to 30 µs (typical)
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)3 DWPD
Power-Loss ProtectionYes (on-board capacitor-based protection)
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C
Non-Operating Temperature-40°C to 85°C
Dimensions (H x W x D)15mm x 69.85mm x 100.45mm
WeightApproximately 82g
Logical Block Size512e / 4Kn

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Technical Specifications

BrandSeagate
CategoryEnterprise SSDs
SKUXS1600ME70004
Part NumberXS1600ME70004
ConditionNew
Product LineNytro 3731
Manufacturer Part NumberXS1600ME70004
Capacity1.6TB
Form Factor2.5-inch (SFF)
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Interface PortsDual Port
NAND Flash Type3D eMLC (enterprise Multi-Level Cell)
Sequential Read ThroughputUp to 2,200 MB/s
Sequential Write ThroughputUp to 1,800 MB/s
Random Read IOPS (4K)Up to 250,000 IOPS
Random Write IOPS (4K)Up to 60,000 IOPS
Random Read Latency (4K)Up to 130 µs (typical)
Random Write Latency (4K)Up to 30 µs (typical)
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)3 DWPD
Power-Loss ProtectionYes (on-board capacitor-based protection)
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C
Non-Operating Temperature-40°C to 85°C
Dimensions (H x W x D)15mm x 69.85mm x 100.45mm
WeightApproximately 82g
Logical Block Size512e / 4Kn

Frequently Asked Questions about Seagate Nytro 3731 1.6TB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD

What workloads is the Seagate Nytro 3731 1.6TB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD designed for?

Enterprise mixed-use and read-intensive workloads — including transactional databases, AI inference data, virtualisation, hyperconverged storage, and analytics. Endurance is rated for sustained 24/7 operation, not consumer-style burst use.

Will this SSD work in my Dell / HPE / Lenovo server?

Most enterprise SSDs ship in vendor-branded variants tied to a server QVL. Share your server model and we will quote the correctly-branded SKU (Dell-genuine, HPE-genuine, Lenovo-genuine) so support and firmware update tooling work without complaints.

Do you provide support support locally?

Yes. All units are sourced through distribution, so support registers cleanly with the manufacturer (Samsung / Kioxia / Solidigm / Micron / WD / Seagate) and DOA replacement is handled through our Dubai operations within 5 business days for UAE/GCC.

How do I get a quote for a bulk order?

Use the RFQ form on this page with your quantity and destination. For larger and project-scale orders we engage the vendor directly to prepare a tailored quote, and our pre-sales team follows up with a vendor-confirmed quote.