ST30000NM004K SEAGATE Exos M 30TB 6GBPS-SATA 7.2K RPM 3.5inch HDD

Product Overview of SEAGATE Exos M 30TB Enterprise HDD

The SEAGATE Exos M 30TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Buffer 3.5-inch hard disk drive is designed for enterprises that require immense capacity, consistency, and dependable storage. Featuring cutting-edge CMR recording technology, helium-sealed design, and advanced data protection, this model—ST30000NM004K—ensures exceptional performance for demanding workloads.

General Information 

• Brand: SEAGATE
• Series: Exos M
• Model Number: ST30000NM004K
• Formatted Capacity: 30TB
• Recording Type: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)
• Buffer Size: 512MB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch

Key Technical Features

Advanced Engineering

• Helium-sealed design for improved efficiency and reliability
• Super Parity technology for enhanced data security
• Eco-friendly, low-halogen build materials
• Hot-swap compatibility for enterprise environments

Physical Design and Dimensions

• Height: 26.1mm
• Width: 101.85mm
• Depth: 147.0mm
• Weight: 695 grams

Power and Efficiency Technologies

• PowerChoice™ idle power management for reduced energy use
• PowerBalance™ for optimized performance and energy balance
• Organic Solderability Preservative (OSP) for sustainability

Reliability and Data Integrity

Engineered for 24/7 enterprise workloads, this model offers excellent durability and low failure rates:

• MTBF: 2.5 million hours
• Annualized Failure Rate: 0.35%
• Error Rate: 1 unrecoverable sector per 10¹⁵ bits read
• Workload Support: 8760 hours per year (continuous operation)
• Sector Format: 512e

Performance Characteristics

Speed and Throughput

• Spindle rotation: 7200 RPM
• Interface bandwidth: 6.0 Gb/s and backward compatible with 3.0 Gb/s
• Maximum sustained transfer rate: up to 275 MB/s (262 MiB/s)
• Latency average: 4.16 ms

Random Access and IOPS

• Random 4K Read: ~170 IOPS
• Random 4K Write: ~350 IOPS

Shock and Vibration Resistance

• Operating shock (2ms, read/write): 30Gs
• Non-operating shock (2ms): 200Gs
• Non-operating vibration (2–500Hz): 2.27 Grms
• Rotational vibration tolerance: 12.5 rad/sec (20–1500Hz)

Outstanding Storage Capacity for Enterprise Applications

Designed to handle petabyte-scale data, the Exos M 30TB ST30000NM004K meets the requirements of organizations with ever-growing digital assets. From multimedia archives to massive surveillance systems, this high-capacity drive ensures that storage limitations never become a bottleneck. Its advanced data density design provides:

• 30 terabytes of optimized storage per drive
• Efficient data consolidation for large-scale infrastructures
• Cost-effectiveness by reducing the number of drives needed
• Scalable architecture compatible with both modern and legacy systems

Reliable SATA 6Gbps Interface

The 6Gbps SATA interface ensures smooth communication between the Exos M HDD and host systems, providing seamless data transfers even under heavy loads. Combined with advanced command queuing and error recovery features, it ensures consistent throughput for mission-critical workloads. This makes it suitable for environments such as:

• Private and public cloud infrastructures
• Backup and disaster recovery systems
• Enterprise-level storage arrays
• High-density rack-mounted storage enclosures

Performance Optimization and Speed

With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, the SEAGATE Exos M 30TB provides fast data access times and reliable performance for workloads that demand both speed and capacity. Whether handling transactional databases or large sequential transfers, this HDD maintains balanced throughput. Users benefit from:

• Consistent read/write performance across workloads
• Optimized caching for quick data retrieval
• Support for continuous 24/7 operation without degradation
• Minimized latency for faster data availability

Enterprise-Grade Durability

Built for continuous operation, the ST30000NM004K is tested rigorously for enterprise environments. It withstands heavy read/write cycles, vibrations, and operational stresses common in data center deployments. SEAGATE incorporates advanced durability features such as:

• Enhanced rotational vibration (RV) sensors
• Long mean time between failures (MTBF)
• Workload rating of multiple petabytes per year
• Advanced thermal and environmental resilience

Scalable Solutions for Data Growth

Enterprises today generate enormous amounts of unstructured and structured data. The SEAGATE Exos M 30TB HDD helps future-proof storage systems by offering scalability without sacrificing reliability. With fewer drives required, organizations gain:

• Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Less rack space and cabling
• Improved deployment flexibility in both hybrid and on-premises storage
• Simplified storage management across growing infrastructures

Performance Characteristics

• High sustained transfer rates
• Optimized caching mechanisms
• Enterprise-level read/write consistency
• Low-latency architecture

Reliability and Durability

• Engineered for 24/7 workloads
• High workload rating per year
• Advanced protection against vibration
• Enterprise-class MTBF rating

Energy and Efficiency Highlights

• Low power consumption per TB stored
• Optimized thermal management
• Green-compliant design
• Supports sustainable storage deployments

Comparison with Lower-Capacity Models

Unlike smaller capacity drives, the 30TB Exos M SATA HDD reduces the number of drives needed for high-volume storage, which leads to fewer points of failure and simplified infrastructure. When compared to lower-capacity Exos or IronWolf drives, the ST30000NM004K provides:

• Higher cost efficiency per terabyte
• Less rack space required for equivalent storage
• Optimized performance for heavy enterprise tasks
• Better scalability for cloud and virtualization workloads