Seagate ST12000NM004J 12TB SAS 12Gb/s - Seagate Exos Enterprise
Brand: Seagate | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: ST12000NM004J | Part #: ST12000NM004J | MPN: ST12000NM004J
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About the Seagate ST12000NM004J 12TB SAS 12Gb/s - Seagate Exos Enterprise
The Seagate ST12000NM004J delivers 12TB of formatted capacity at 7200 RPM, positioning this drive squarely in the high-capacity, high-performance tier for mission-critical enterprise storage deployments. Built on the Exos X18 series, this SAS 12Gb/s HDD combines density with reliability, making it the choice for storage architects planning next-generation data center infrastructure.
The ST12000NM004J features dual-port SAS connectivity, a 256MB cache buffer, and CMR recording technology, delivering sustained transfer rates up to 261MB/s. With an MTBF rating of 2,500,000 hours and a rated workload of 550TB/year, Seagate engineered this drive for continuous operation in demanding environments. The onboard rotational vibration sensor minimizes performance degradation in multi-drive chassis. Operating power consumption sits at 9.2W during read/write cycles, dropping to 7.5W idle, while the 3.5-inch form factor and 730g weight integrate seamlessly into standard enterprise rack cabinets. Temperature tolerance spans 0°C to 60°C during operation.
Typical Enterprise Workloads
- RAID-protected storage pools in SAN environments requiring high sequential throughput and dual-port failover redundancy
- High-capacity nearline storage for video surveillance, medical imaging archives, and compliance-driven data retention
- Large-scale NAS deployments where 550TB/year workload ratings align with 24/7 continuous duty cycles
- Multi-spindle JBOD arrays in hyperscale backup and disaster recovery infrastructure
- Consolidated storage tier consolidation where 12TB per drive minimizes bay count and reduces total cost of ownership
For procurement teams evaluating enterprise-grade HDD solutions, contact Omnixon Global to request a detailed specification sheet and RFQ for the Seagate Exos X18 ST12000NM004J.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | ST12000NM004J |
| Part Number | ST12000NM004J |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ST12000NM004J |
| Product Series | Exos X18 |
| Formatted Capacity | 12TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Sector Size | 512e / 4Kn |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer) | 256MB |
| Rated Workload | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Dual Port | Yes |
| Rotational Vibration Sensor | Yes |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate (OD) | 261MB/s |
| Power Consumption (Operating, Read/Write) | 9.2W |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 7.5W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Height (Form Factor) | 3.5-inch |
| Weight | 730g |
| Non-Recoverable Read Errors | 1 per 10E15 bits read |
| Encryption | Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) optional variant available |
Frequently Asked Questions about Seagate ST12000NM004J 12TB SAS 12Gb/s - Seagate Exos Enterprise
What does the Seagate ST12000NM004J 12TB SAS 12Gb/s - Seagate Exos Enterprise do?
At 12TB, the Seagate ST12000NM004J 12TB SAS 12Gb/s - Seagate Exos Enterprise suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Seagate ST12000NM004J 12TB SAS 12Gb/s - Seagate Exos Enterprise?
Key specifications for the Seagate ST12000NM004J 12TB SAS 12Gb/s - Seagate Exos Enterprise: capacity 12TB; form factor 3.5-inch; interface SAS 12Gb/s; new condition; model number ST12000NM004J; brand Seagate; category Hard Drive (HDD); capacity 12TB; form factor 3.5-inch; interface SAS 12Gb/s. Manufacturer part number ST12000NM004J. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Seagate ST12000NM004J 12TB SAS 12Gb/s - Seagate Exos Enterprise compatible with my infrastructure?
The Seagate ST12000NM004J 12TB SAS 12Gb/s - Seagate Exos Enterprise uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface in a 3.5-inch form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.