1YZ210-150 Seagate 6TB SAS 12GBPS 7200RPM 3.5Inch Enterprise Capacity V.5 256MB Buffer 512e Internal HDD

Seagate 6TB SAS 12GBPS 7200RPM HDD

The Seagate 1YZ210-150 6TB SAS 12Gbps 7200RPM 3.5-Inch Enterprise Capacity V.5 Internal Hard Disk Drive is engineered for reliability, speed, and efficiency in demanding data environments.

General Information

• Brand: Seagate
• Model Number: 1YZ210-150
• Category: Hard Disk Drive

Technical Specifications

Storage Features

• Capacity: 6 Terabytes
• Form Factor: 3.5 Inch
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps
• Sector Size: 512e
• Enclosure: Internal

Reliability and Durability

• MTBF: 2 Million Hours
• Humidity Sensor: Integrated
• Halogen Free: Yes
• PowerChoice™ Technology: Supported

Drive Performance

Speed and Efficiency

• Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate: 226 Mbps
• Average Latency: 4.16 ms
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM

Connectivity

• Interface Ports: Dual
• Rotation Vibration @ 1500 Hz: 12.5 rad/s²

Cache Memory

• Buffer Size: 256 MB

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions

• Length: 147.0 mm
• Width: 101.85 mm
• Height: 26.1 mm

Weight

• Mass: 700 g

1YZ210-150 6TB 7200RPM 3.5Inch Hard Disk Drive  Overview

The category encompassing enterprise-grade SAS internal hard disk drives is defined by performance consistency, reliability under sustained workloads, and compatibility with mission-critical infrastructure. Products such as the Seagate 1YZ210-150 6TB SAS 12Gbps 7200RPM 3.5-inch Enterprise Capacity V.5 internal hard disk drive are designed specifically for data centers, enterprise servers, and storage arrays that demand predictable throughput, high endurance, and long operational life. This category focuses on nearline and capacity-optimized storage solutions that balance large data volumes with dependable access speeds, supporting environments where uptime, data integrity, and scalability are essential.

Within this category, SAS hard drives distinguish themselves from consumer-grade SATA alternatives through dual-port connectivity, advanced error correction, and enhanced command queuing. These drives are engineered to operate continuously in multi-drive enclosures, supporting complex workloads such as virtualization, cloud storage, backup repositories, and large-scale databases. The Seagate Enterprise Capacity V.5 family exemplifies these principles by offering robust firmware, optimized rotational speed, and sustained data transfer capabilities suitable for enterprise workloads.

SAS Interface and 12Gbps Data Transfer Architecture

The Serial Attached SCSI interface represents a cornerstone of enterprise storage architecture. A 12Gbps SAS interface, as featured in this category, provides significantly higher bandwidth compared to previous SAS generations, enabling faster data access and reduced latency across storage arrays. This interface is backward compatible with earlier SAS standards while delivering improved signaling efficiency and error handling, ensuring seamless integration into existing enterprise environments.

Drives in this category leverage the SAS protocol to support full-duplex communication, allowing simultaneous read and write operations. This capability is particularly important in environments with multiple concurrent users or applications accessing the same storage pool. The dual-port SAS design further enhances redundancy and failover support, enabling continuous data availability even in the event of a controller or path failure.

High-Capacity 6TB Storage for Enterprise Data Growth

Capacity-focused enterprise hard drives address the ongoing expansion of digital data across industries. A 6TB storage capacity provides ample space for large datasets, archival storage, and active nearline applications. This category is particularly relevant for organizations managing data lakes, content repositories, and backup systems where storage density directly impacts cost efficiency and physical footprint.

By offering high capacity within a standard 3.5-inch form factor, these drives allow data centers to scale storage without increasing rack space requirements. The ability to deploy multiple high-capacity drives within a single enclosure simplifies infrastructure planning and supports long-term data growth strategies.

Nearline Storage and Cost-Effective Scalability

Nearline storage solutions bridge the gap between high-performance primary storage and long-term archival systems. Drives in this category provide reliable access speeds for data that is not accessed continuously but must remain readily available. This balance makes them ideal for backup, replication, and secondary storage tiers within enterprise architectures.

The Seagate Enterprise Capacity V.5 series aligns with this use case by delivering dependable performance at a lower cost per terabyte compared to high-RPM performance drives. This cost efficiency enables organizations to scale storage capacity without compromising reliability or enterprise-grade features.

7200RPM Key Characteristics

Rotational speed plays a critical role in determining access times and sustained throughput for mechanical hard drives. A 7200RPM spindle speed offers a balanced performance profile, providing faster access than lower-speed archival drives while maintaining energy efficiency and thermal stability. This speed is well-suited for multi-purpose enterprise workloads that require steady performance rather than extreme low-latency access.

Within this category, 7200RPM drives are optimized for continuous operation, with firmware tuned to manage vibration, temperature, and power consumption. These optimizations ensure that performance remains consistent even in densely populated server chassis or storage enclosures.

Rotational Stability and Vibration Management

Enterprise environments often house dozens or hundreds of hard drives operating simultaneously. Rotational vibration can negatively impact performance and reliability if not properly managed. Drives in this category incorporate advanced vibration sensors and compensation algorithms that maintain head alignment and data accuracy under challenging conditions.

This level of engineering ensures that each drive operates independently without being affected by neighboring units, preserving performance consistency across the entire storage array.

256MB Cache Buffer and Data Handling Efficiency

A substantial cache buffer is a defining feature of enterprise-class hard drives. With a 256MB buffer, drives in this category can temporarily store frequently accessed data, reducing the need for repeated disk access and improving overall responsiveness. This cache plays a crucial role in smoothing out performance during burst workloads and write-intensive operations.

The buffer also enhances write caching and read-ahead algorithms, allowing the drive to anticipate data requests and optimize access patterns. This results in improved throughput and reduced latency, particularly in environments with mixed workloads.

512e Sector Format and Storage Compatibility

The 512e sector format represents an evolution in hard drive architecture, combining traditional 512-byte logical sectors with larger physical sectors for improved efficiency. This approach allows enterprise drives to maintain compatibility with legacy operating systems and applications while benefiting from enhanced error correction and storage efficiency.

Drives in this category are engineered to seamlessly integrate into existing infrastructures, minimizing compatibility issues during upgrades or expansions. The 512e format supports smooth transitions to modern storage standards without requiring extensive system modifications.

Improved Error Correction and Data Integrity

Larger physical sectors enable more robust error correction codes, enhancing data reliability over the drive’s lifespan. This is particularly important for high-capacity drives, where the probability of encountering read errors increases with data density.

By incorporating advanced error correction mechanisms, enterprise drives ensure long-term data integrity, making them suitable for critical business data and compliance-sensitive applications.

3.5-Inch Form Factor and Enterprise Deployment

The 3.5-inch form factor remains a standard in enterprise storage due to its optimal balance of capacity, performance, and cost. Drives in this category are designed to fit seamlessly into industry-standard server bays and storage enclosures, simplifying deployment and maintenance.

This form factor supports higher platter counts, enabling greater storage capacity per drive. As a result, organizations can achieve higher storage density without sacrificing reliability or performance.