ST8000NM013A Dell 7E8 8TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 4Kn 3.5in Hard Drive

The Dell 7E8, based on the Seagate Exos ST8000NM013A platform, is an enterprise-class 8TB hard drive designed for Dell servers, storage systems, and data center environments. Featuring a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, SATA 6Gb/s interface, and 4Kn (4K Native) sector format, this drive delivers reliable high-capacity storage for business-critical applications. Engineered for continuous 24x7 operation, it provides the performance, durability, and scalability required for cloud infrastructure, backup repositories, virtualization platforms, and large-scale data storage deployments.

Key Features

• Dell Part Number: 7E8
• Seagate Model: ST8000NM013A
• 8TB storage capacity
• 7,200 RPM spindle speed
• SATA III 6Gb/s interface
• 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• 4Kn (4K Native) sector format
• Enterprise-class nearline hard drive
• Large cache buffer for improved throughput
• Optimized for RAID and multi-drive storage environments
• Designed for continuous 24x7 enterprise workloads
• Advanced error correction and data integrity protection
• Enhanced vibration tolerance for dense storage systems
• Ideal for backup, archival, cloud storage, file servers, and virtualization

Applications

The Dell 7E8 ST8000NM013A is ideal for organizations requiring dependable, high-capacity storage for enterprise servers and storage arrays. It is commonly deployed in data centers, backup infrastructures, cloud environments, surveillance systems, and business applications where large storage capacity and long-term reliability are essential.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 8TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Sector Format: 4Kn (4K Native)
• Cache: 256MB
• Drive Type: Enterprise Nearline SATA HDD
• Workload Rating: Enterprise-Class
• Hot-Plug Support: Supported in compatible Dell platforms
• Designed for RAID and High-Availability Storage Environments

Built to meet the demands of modern enterprise storage infrastructures, the Dell 7E8 ST8000NM013A combines large-scale capacity, dependable performance, and enterprise-grade reliability, making it an excellent solution for growing data storage requirements while maintaining a cost-effective storage environment.