XS7680SE70095 Seagate Nytro 2350 7.68TB SAS 12GBPS Solid State Drive

Overview of the Drive

The XS7680SE70095 Seagate Nytro 2350 7.68TB SAS 12Gbps Solid State Drive stands as one of the most advanced enterprise-class SSDs engineered for exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability in data-intensive environments. Designed by Seagate, a global leader in storage innovation, this drive combines the speed and resilience of solid-state technology with the robustness of a dual-port 12Gbps SAS interface, making it a top-tier choice for high-performance servers, SAN arrays, and data center infrastructures that demand consistent throughput and low latency.

Discover the exceptional capabilities of the Nytro 2350 series, specifically the model with part number Xs7680se70095. This high-performance solid-state drive (SSD) is engineered for demanding data applications, providing both remarkable speed and reliability.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Seagate
• Model Number: Xs7680se70095
• Product Type: Solid State Drive

Key Features

• Storage Capacity: 7.68TB
• Interface Type: SAS
• Product Line: Nytro 2350
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s for high-speed data transfers
• NAND Flash Technology: 3D eTLC for enhanced performance and longevity
• Form Factor: 2.5 inches × 15 mm, compact design for versatile applications

Performance Metrics

The Nytro 2350 SSD offers outstanding performance, with impressive metrics that cater to intensive workloads:

• Sustained Sequential Read Speed: 1,050 MB/s (128KB blocks)
• Sustained Sequential Write Speed: 1,050 MB/s (128KB blocks)
• Sustained Random Read IOPS: 190,000 (4KB blocks)
• Sustained Random Write IOPS: 50,000 (4KB blocks)
• Sustained Random Write (30%): 120,000 IOPS

Endurance and Reliability

Engineered for durability, the Nytro 2350 delivers impressive reliability stats:

• Lifetime Endurance Rating: 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
• Total Bytes Written: 14,000 TB
• Non-Recoverable Read Errors: 1 per 10¹⁷ bits read
• Annualized Failure Rate (AFR): 0.35%

Power Management Features

The Nytro 2350 is designed with efficient power management to optimize energy consumption:

• Maximum Start Current (+5/+12 V): 1.2 A / 0.2 A
• Average Idle Power Consumption: 4.7 W

Ideal Use Cases

• This solid-state drive is perfect for enterprise storage solutions, virtualization, and high-demand applications, providing users with fast, reliable access to their data while maintaining energy efficiency.

XS7680SE70095 Seagate Nytro 2350 7.68TB SAS SSD 

Built upon Seagate’s proven enterprise NAND architecture, the Seagate Nytro 2350 series is optimized for mission-critical applications that require high endurance and sustained IOPS. The model number XS7680SE70095 represents a 7.68TB storage capacity, ideal for enterprise workloads such as online transaction processing (OLTP), virtualized environments, and cloud computing operations. Its advanced controller technology ensures balanced performance across mixed workloads, while end-to-end data protection features maintain data integrity even under demanding use cases.

Enterprise SAS 12Gbps Interface Performance

The Seagate Nytro 2350 XS7680SE70095 SSD utilizes a 12Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface—the industry standard for enterprise data storage interconnects. This interface provides exceptional speed, scalability, and reliability compared to traditional SATA alternatives. The 12Gbps SAS architecture enables full-duplex data transmission, ensuring that simultaneous read and write operations can occur without bandwidth contention.

With dual-port SAS capability, the drive supports redundant data paths to maximize uptime and system resilience. In multi-server environments or RAID configurations, this feature is critical for ensuring continuous access to data even if one connection fails. It’s especially valuable in mission-critical applications such as enterprise databases, virtualization clusters, and cloud infrastructure nodes.

Seagate Nytro 2350 7.68TB Capacity for Data-Intensive 

With a generous 7.68 terabytes of usable storage capacity, the Seagate Nytro 2350 SSD model XS7680SE70095 provides the flexibility and scalability demanded by modern IT environments. This large capacity allows organizations to consolidate workloads, reducing the number of drives required in servers and minimizing overall power and cooling expenses.

For enterprise data centers managing large-scale analytics, virtual machines, or databases, a 7.68TB SAS SSD offers the perfect balance between capacity and performance. The drive’s capacity ensures efficient data storage for enterprise applications such as ERP systems, big data analytics, AI training sets, and cloud-hosted workloads. Its endurance and reliability make it suitable for 24/7 operation under continuous read and write conditions.

Each use case benefits from the Seagate Nytro 2350’s robust architecture and advanced NAND management algorithms that maintain consistent performance over time. Even under high I/O demands, the XS7680SE70095 drive sustains superior throughput without degradation, ensuring predictable latency and operational stability.

Reliability and Endurance in Enterprise Storage

Reliability is a cornerstone of Seagate’s enterprise SSD design, and the Seagate Nytro 2350 XS7680SE70095 delivers on that promise with enterprise-grade durability and endurance ratings suitable for high-write environments. Designed to handle multiple drive writes per day (DWPD), this SSD is built to operate continuously under intensive workloads without compromising lifespan.

These enterprise-grade safeguards make the Nytro 2350 SSD ideal for mission-critical deployments where data accuracy and uptime are non-negotiable. The combination of power-loss protection capacitors and advanced wear-leveling ensures data persistence, even in environments where power disruptions are possible. Seagate’s firmware validation process further enhances drive reliability by preventing firmware corruption and ensuring consistent performance.

Performance Optimization with Seagate Enterprise Architecture

The XS7680SE70095 Seagate Nytro 2350 SSD is engineered for ultra-fast response times and consistent performance across a wide range of workloads. Seagate’s proprietary controller architecture and firmware optimization deliver impressive IOPS performance, reaching hundreds of thousands of random read and write operations per second. Sequential read and write speeds can saturate the 12Gbps SAS interface, ensuring rapid access to critical data.

In virtualized environments or multi-tenant cloud systems, consistent I/O performance is essential. The Seagate Nytro 2350’s firmware intelligently manages read and write operations, ensuring that latency remains predictable regardless of the workload profile. This capability is especially beneficial in storage arrays supporting multiple users or services simultaneously.

Advanced NAND Flash Technology

The Seagate Nytro 2350 XS7680SE70095 utilizes high-quality NAND flash memory optimized for enterprise-grade performance and longevity. Unlike consumer SSDs, which prioritize cost over durability, enterprise NAND is built to sustain heavy write workloads and provide deterministic performance over time. Seagate’s NAND management algorithms monitor and optimize cell usage to prevent wear concentration, balancing performance and lifespan.

NAND Management Features

• Dynamic wear-leveling to evenly distribute writes
• Bad block management for improved reliability
• Thermal throttling protection for sustained performance
• Real-time error correction to maintain data accuracy
• Static data refresh to prevent data retention loss

This sophisticated NAND management architecture ensures the Seagate Nytro 2350 7.68TB SAS SSD maintains top-tier endurance even in environments characterized by constant data churn. By preventing performance degradation and extending the life of the flash cells, Seagate provides a long-term, dependable storage solution for demanding IT operations.

Compatibility and Integration

The XS7680SE70095 Seagate Nytro 2350 SSD integrates seamlessly into enterprise systems thanks to its SAS interface and standardized 2.5-inch form factor. It supports a broad range of server platforms, RAID controllers, and storage arrays. Whether deployed in a rack-mounted storage enclosure or a blade server configuration, the Nytro 2350 is built for easy integration and maintenance.

Data Protection Capabilities

Data security is a top priority in enterprise environments, and the Seagate Nytro 2350 XS7680SE70095 includes advanced encryption and data protection features that safeguard sensitive information at rest and in motion. Built-in self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities provide hardware-level encryption using AES 256-bit technology, ensuring compliance with stringent security standards.

Seagate Nytro 2350 vs. Traditional Hard Drives

When compared to traditional mechanical hard drives, the Seagate Nytro 2350 XS7680SE70095 provides superior performance, reliability, and efficiency. While HDDs rely on spinning platters and mechanical heads, SSDs have no moving parts, resulting in near-instantaneous access times and significantly lower failure rates.

Advantages Over HDDs

• Faster data access with sub-millisecond latency
• Greater endurance with no mechanical wear
• Lower power consumption reducing operational costs
• Improved shock and vibration resistance
• Smaller form factor enabling higher storage density

Enterprises that migrate from HDD-based systems to SSDs like the Nytro 2350 experience transformative gains in performance and efficiency, particularly in I/O-intensive workloads such as real-time analytics, high-frequency trading, and large-scale database management.

Optimized for Virtualization

The Seagate Nytro 2350 7.68TB SAS SSD model XS7680SE70095 is purpose-built for cloud and virtualization infrastructures where multiple virtual machines or applications run concurrently. Its consistent IOPS and low-latency characteristics ensure predictable performance even during peak usage periods.

Virtualization Benefits

• Reduced VM boot times and faster provisioning
• Improved responsiveness for multi-tenant environments
• Enhanced scalability for cloud service providers
• Predictable performance under mixed I/O workloads

The drive’s firmware algorithms intelligently manage random read and write operations, ensuring fairness across workloads. Whether deployed in private, public, or hybrid cloud infrastructures, the Nytro 2350 provides the responsiveness and reliability that modern IT environments require.

Data Center Efficiency and Scalability

The XS7680SE70095 Seagate Nytro 2350 helps enterprises scale storage capacity efficiently while maintaining peak operational performance. High-density storage with fewer drives reduces rack space requirements and simplifies storage management. Its SAS interface supports daisy-chaining and tiered storage configurations, enabling flexible architecture designs.