XS1600LE70075 Seagate 1.6TB SAS 12GBPS 2.5inch Nytro 3550 3D TLC Solid State Drive

Seagate 1.6TB SAS 12GBPS 2.5Inch SSD

The Seagate XS1600LE70075 Nytro 3550 solid-state drive delivers enterprise-grade speed, endurance, and reliability for data-intensive workloads.

General Information

• Brand: Seagate
• Model Number: XS1600LE70075
• Category: Internal Solid State Drive

Technical Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 1.6TB
• Data Protection: Instant Secure Erase (ISE)
• Flash Memory Type: 3D eTLC NAND
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch × 15mm
• Interface: Dual-Port SAS 12Gb/s

Performance Metrics

Single Port (12Gbps)

• Sequential Read: 1,100 MB/s
• Sequential Write: 1,050 MB/s
• Random Read (4KB IOPS): 195,000
• Random Write (4KB IOPS): 130,000
• Mixed Random (30% Write, 4KB IOPS): 165,000

Dual Port (12GBPS)

• Sequential Read: 2,200 MB/s
• Sequential Write: 1,700 MB/s
• Random Read (4KB IOPS): 250,000
• Random Write (4KB IOPS): 130,000
• Mixed Random (30% Write, 4KB IOPS): 220,000

Endurance and Reliability

• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 3
• Total Bytes Written: 8,700 TB
• Error Rate: 1 per 10^17 bits read
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2.5 million hours
• Annualized Failure Rate (AFR): 0.35%

Power Management

• Average Idle Power: 4.6W
• Max Start Current (+5V / +12V): 0.78A / 0.24A

Physical Dimensions

• Height: 15.00 mm (0.591 in)
• Width: 70.10 mm (2.760 in)
• Depth: 100.45 mm (3.955 in)
• Weight: 165 g (0.3638 lb)

XS1600LE70075 1.6TB SAS 12GBPS 2.5Inch SSD Overview

Enterprise Serial Attached SCSI solid state drives represent a critical storage category designed to meet the demands of high-availability data centers, cloud infrastructure platforms, virtualization environments, and mission-critical enterprise applications. Products within this category, including the Seagate XS1600LE70075 1.6TB SAS 12Gbps 2.5-inch Nytro 3550 3D TLC Solid State Drive, are engineered to deliver consistent performance, predictable latency, and robust endurance under sustained workloads. This category focuses on drives optimized for read-intensive and mixed-use enterprise operations, offering reliability and scalability that traditional consumer-grade storage cannot provide.

Enterprise SAS SSDs are distinguished by their dual-port architecture, advanced error correction, power-loss protection, and firmware tuned for continuous operation. These features ensure uninterrupted access to data, even in complex multi-host environments. The category is particularly suited for applications where downtime, data inconsistency, or performance degradation can result in significant operational and financial consequences.

SAS 12GBPS Interface Technology

The SAS 12Gbps interface is a defining characteristic of this category, providing a high-bandwidth, low-latency communication channel between the storage device and host systems. Compared to SATA-based solutions, SAS offers superior queue depth handling, enhanced command prioritization, and improved reliability through enterprise-grade protocol features. These attributes make SAS SSDs ideal for environments where multiple applications and users concurrently access shared storage resources.

SAS 12Gbps technology enables sustained throughput and rapid response times under heavy workloads. It supports advanced features such as dual-port connectivity, which allows simultaneous access from redundant controllers. This capability is essential for high-availability systems, ensuring continuous data access even during controller failover or maintenance operations.

Dual-Port Architecture and High Availability

Dual-port SAS SSDs are engineered to connect to two independent paths within a storage system, providing redundancy and fault tolerance. This design allows enterprise systems to maintain uninterrupted data access in the event of a path failure. The category emphasizes resilience, making these drives suitable for mission-critical environments such as financial institutions, healthcare systems, and large-scale cloud platforms.

High availability is further enhanced by advanced firmware algorithms that manage error recovery and maintain consistent performance. This ensures that enterprise applications continue to operate smoothly even under unexpected hardware or connectivity challenges.

2.5-Inch Form Factor and Deployment Flexibility

The 2.5-inch form factor is a standard within enterprise storage infrastructures, offering broad compatibility with servers, storage arrays, and blade systems. This compact design allows for high drive density, enabling organizations to maximize storage capacity within limited physical space. The Seagate XS1600LE70075 fits seamlessly into existing 2.5-inch SAS bays, simplifying upgrades and expansions.

The category benefits from the thermal efficiency of the 2.5-inch form factor, which supports effective heat dissipation in densely populated server environments. This contributes to overall system stability and longevity, reducing the risk of thermal throttling or component failure.

3D TLC NAND Technology in Enterprise SSD

3D TLC NAND represents a significant advancement in flash memory technology, enabling higher storage densities and improved cost efficiency compared to earlier planar NAND designs. Within the enterprise SSD category, 3D TLC is carefully managed through sophisticated firmware and over-provisioning strategies to deliver reliable performance and endurance suitable for read-intensive and mixed workloads.

The Seagate Nytro 3550 series leverages 3D TLC NAND to provide consistent throughput and low latency across a wide range of enterprise applications. This technology allows organizations to benefit from higher capacities and lower total cost of ownership without sacrificing the reliability expected from enterprise-grade storage.

Endurance Optimization and Wear Management

Enterprise SSDs utilizing 3D TLC NAND incorporate advanced wear-leveling algorithms and error correction mechanisms to extend drive lifespan. These features ensure that write operations are evenly distributed across memory cells, minimizing wear and maintaining data integrity over time. The category is designed to support sustained workloads with predictable endurance characteristics.

Endurance optimization is particularly important in environments where drives are subjected to continuous read and write operations. By effectively managing wear, these SSDs provide consistent performance throughout their operational life, reducing the need for premature replacements.

Nytro 3550 Series Key Characteristics

The Nytro 3550 series is positioned within the enterprise SSD category as a solution optimized for read-intensive workloads. It delivers high sequential and random read performance, making it suitable for applications such as content delivery networks, data analytics, virtualization, and web-scale services. The Seagate XS1600LE70075 embodies these performance characteristics, ensuring rapid data access and low latency.

Performance consistency is a key attribute of this category, with drives engineered to maintain stable throughput even under sustained load. This predictability is essential for enterprise environments, where performance variability can impact application responsiveness and user experience.

Enterprise Firmware and Management Capabilities

Enterprise SSD categories prioritize firmware sophistication, offering features that support monitoring, diagnostics, and proactive maintenance. Drives such as the Seagate XS1600LE70075 integrate firmware designed to provide detailed health metrics, usage statistics, and predictive failure indicators.

These management capabilities enable IT administrators to optimize storage performance, plan maintenance activities, and minimize unplanned downtime. Integration with enterprise management tools further enhances visibility and control over storage assets.

Use Cases for Read-Intensive Enterprise Workloads

The enterprise SAS SSD category is particularly well-suited for read-intensive workloads, where fast data retrieval is paramount. Common use cases include online transaction processing systems, search engines, data warehousing, and virtual desktop infrastructure. The performance characteristics of drives like the Nytro 3550 series align with these demands, delivering rapid access to frequently used data.

Read-intensive applications benefit from the high IOPS and low latency provided by SAS SSDs, enabling efficient scaling and improved user experiences across enterprise platforms.

Compatibility with Enterprise Servers and Storage Systems

Compatibility is a defining attribute of the enterprise SAS SSD category. Drives are designed to work seamlessly with a wide range of servers, storage arrays, and RAID controllers from leading vendors. The standardized 2.5-inch SAS form factor ensures straightforward deployment and interoperability.

This broad compatibility simplifies procurement and deployment processes, allowing organizations to integrate new storage solutions without extensive infrastructure modifications.