3RM133-001 Seagate 30TB EXOS M 7200RPM SATA 6GB/s 512MB 3.5Inch HDD.

Seagate 3RM133-001 30TB Enterprise Hard Drive

Enterprise-Grade Storage

The Seagate 3RM133-001 Exos M 30TB 3.5-inch hard disk drive represents the pinnacle of enterprise storage technology, delivering unprecedented capacity in a proven form factor. Designed for data-intensive environments, this drive offers exceptional reliability and performance for hyperscale computing, enterprise servers, and storage systems. With 30 terabytes of storage space, organizations can significantly reduce their physical footprint while maintaining robust data access capabilities. The Exos M series is engineered to handle the most demanding workloads, making it an ideal choice for data centers requiring high-capacity storage solutions without compromising on performance or reliability.

Massive 30TB Capacity

Featuring an industry-leading 30 terabyte capacity, the Seagate Exos M 3RM133-001 enables organizations to store vast amounts of data on a single drive. This massive storage capability translates to reduced total cost of ownership through decreased power consumption, cooling requirements, and physical space needs compared to multiple lower-capacity drives. The 30TB capacity is particularly beneficial for cloud storage providers, video surveillance systems, big data analytics, and archival applications where data growth continues to accelerate exponentially. With this drive, enterprises can build storage systems with petabyte-scale capacities using fewer drives and enclosures.

Advanced CMR Technology

The Seagate 3RM133-001 Exos M 30TB utilizes Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology, ensuring consistent performance and compatibility with existing enterprise storage systems. Unlike SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) drives that can suffer from performance degradation during write operations, CMR technology maintains predictable performance characteristics essential for enterprise workloads. This makes the drive suitable for mixed-use applications where both read and write performance are critical to operations. The CMR approach provides reliable data management and simplifies storage administration for IT professionals.

Key Specifications

7200 RPM Spindle Speed

With a rotational speed of 7200 revolutions per minute, the Seagate Exos M 30TB delivers fast data access and transfer rates necessary for enterprise applications. The high spindle speed reduces latency and ensures quick response times for data requests, making it suitable for applications requiring rapid access to large datasets. The consistent 7200 RPM operation provides the performance foundation for handling multiple simultaneous I/O operations common in virtualized environments and multi-tenant infrastructure.

SATA 6Gb/s Interface

The drive features a SATA 6Gb/s interface, offering compatibility with a wide range of enterprise storage systems and servers. This universal interface ensures easy integration into existing infrastructure without requiring specialized controllers or adapters. The SATA interface provides sufficient bandwidth for most enterprise workloads while maintaining the cost-effectiveness that makes SATA-based storage attractive for capacity-tier applications. The interface supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for improved command processing efficiency and hot-plug capability for maintenance flexibility in compatible systems.

512MB Cache Buffer

Equipped with a substantial 512MB DRAM cache buffer, the Seagate Exos M 30TB efficiently manages data flow between the host system and the drive platters. This large cache size helps improve performance by buffering read and write operations, reducing the impact of mechanical latency. The cache implementation includes advanced algorithms that predict data access patterns, further optimizing performance for sequential and random I/O workloads. The generous cache size is particularly beneficial for applications with mixed read/write characteristics, helping to maintain consistent performance under varying workload conditions.

Reliability and Durability Features

Enterprise-Class Reliability

The Seagate 3RM133-001 Exos M 30TB is engineered for continuous operation in 24/7 environments with a designed workload rating of 550TB per year. This substantial workload rating ensures the drive can handle the demanding I/O requirements of enterprise applications without premature wear or performance degradation. The drive undergoes rigorous testing and qualification processes to meet the exacting standards of hyperscale data centers and enterprise IT environments. With features designed to maximize uptime and data availability, this storage solution delivers the reliability that modern businesses depend on for their critical operations.

Enhanced RAID Optimization

Seagate has incorporated RAID-specific optimizations in the 3RM133-001 Exos M 30TB drive to ensure stable operation in multi-drive configurations. Features such as Time Limited Error Recovery (TLER) prevent drive fallout from RAID arrays by managing error correction procedures within time constraints compatible with RAID controllers. This optimization is crucial for maintaining array integrity and preventing performance bottlenecks in storage systems where multiple drives operate in concert. The drive's vibration resistance technology further enhances reliability in dense storage enclosures where multiple drives operate simultaneously.

Advanced Power Management

The Exos M 30TB implements sophisticated power management features designed to optimize energy consumption without compromising performance. These include multiple power states that balance operational readiness with power efficiency based on workload demands. The drive supports staggered spin-up capabilities, which helps manage power infrastructure load in multi-drive systems by sequencing drive initialization. These power management features contribute to reduced total cost of ownership through lower electricity consumption and decreased cooling requirements in large-scale deployments.

Workload Optimization and Use Cases

Hyperscale and Cloud Storage

The massive 30TB capacity makes the Seagate Exos M ideally suited for hyperscale computing environments and cloud storage providers. In these applications, storage density directly impacts operational costs and scalability. The drive's balance of capacity, performance, and reliability enables cloud service providers to deliver cost-effective storage solutions while maintaining service level agreements. Its compatibility with standard server platforms allows for seamless integration into existing infrastructure, facilitating easy capacity expansion as storage demands grow.

Big Data and Analytics Applications

For big data analytics workloads, the Exos M 30TB provides the capacity necessary to store large datasets while delivering the performance required for data processing operations. The drive's sustained transfer rates ensure that data can be streamed to computational resources efficiently, minimizing processing bottlenecks. In Hadoop, Splunk, and other analytics platforms, the drive's capacity enables larger local datasets, reducing network overhead associated with distributed storage architectures. The reliability characteristics ensure data availability for critical business intelligence operations.

Video Surveillance and Media Storage

The sequential performance characteristics of the Seagate Exos M 30TB make it well-suited for video surveillance systems where continuous writing of high-resolution video streams is required. The drive can handle multiple simultaneous video streams from surveillance cameras while maintaining consistent performance. Similarly, in media and entertainment applications, the capacity accommodates large video files, and the performance supports editing workflows and content distribution. The drive's reliability ensures continuous operation in 24/7 recording environments where downtime is not acceptable.

Advanced Recording Technology

To achieve the 30TB capacity, Seagate employs state-of-the-art recording technologies including energy-assisted recording. This technology enables higher areal densities by making the recording media more receptive to magnetic orientation changes during write operations. The result is more data stored in the same physical space without compromising data integrity or reliability. These advanced recording techniques represent the cutting edge of hard drive technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in magnetic storage while maintaining backward compatibility with existing infrastructure.

Compatibility

Enterprise System Compatibility

The Seagate 3RM133-001 Exos M 30TB is designed for broad compatibility with enterprise storage systems from major manufacturers. The drive undergoes extensive compatibility testing with servers, storage arrays, and RAID controllers to ensure seamless integration. This compatibility extends to both traditional data center infrastructure and hyperconverged systems, providing deployment flexibility for IT organizations. The drive's standard 3.5-inch form factor and SATA interface ensure it can be deployed in most enterprise storage platforms without modification or special considerations.

Environmental Specifications

The Seagate Exos M 30TB operates within standard enterprise environmental parameters, with specified temperature, humidity, and altitude ranges suitable for data center deployment. The drive is designed to withstand the operational stresses of continuous use while maintaining data integrity. Non-operational shock and vibration specifications ensure the drive can survive handling during installation and transportation. These environmental specifications give IT professionals confidence in deploying the drives in standard data center conditions without requiring special environmental controls.

Error Correction and Recovery

Advanced error correction capabilities in the Seagate Exos M 30TB ensure data integrity throughout the drive's operational life. Sophisticated algorithms detect and correct errors that may occur during read and write operations, preventing data corruption. The drive employs multiple layers of error correction, providing robust protection against various types of data errors. These error correction mechanisms work in conjunction with the drive's media management systems to identify and manage potential problem areas on the recording media before they impact data accessibility.