Enterprise Drive for Bulk Data Applications |
| Exos 7E8 hard drives support up to 8TB per drive,^{1} offering bulk data storage for data center infrastructures requiring a highly reliable enterprise hard drive. Exos 7E8 provides cost- effective, reliable access to unstructured data. Built on field-proven 10th-generation conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology, the Exos 7E8 drive helps to catalyze the datasphere, enabling data center architects and IT professionals to deliver trusted performance, rock-solid reliability, ironclad security, and low TCO for demanding 24×7 operations. |
Robust Bulk Data Storage for a 24×7 World |
| Exos 7E8 drives are backed by a 2 million hour MTBF rating and support workloads of 550TB per year—10× that of desktop hard drives. With state-of-the-art cache, on-the-fly error- correction algorithms, and rotational vibration design, the Exos 7E8 helps ensure consistent performance in replicated and RAID multi-drive systems. |
High Performance for Mainstream Data Center Applications |
| Meet your storage workload requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective data center footprint on the market today. The Exos 7E8 delivers easy integration into bulk storage systems with 12Gb/s SAS and SATA 6Gb/s interface options. With user-definable innovative technology advancements like PowerChoice^{™} and Seagate RAID Rebuild^{®} , you can tailor your nearline storage requirements for even greater improvements in lowering your TCO. |
Enhanced Reliability, Data Protection, and Security |
| Advanced security features help protect data where it lives—on the drive. Exos 7E8 prevents unauthorized drive access and safeguards stored data with security features that include Secure Downloads & Diagnostics, TCG-compliant Self-Encrypting Drive, and government-grade FIPS/Common Criteria tamper-resistent hard drive.^{2} Seagate Secure^{™} drives simplify drive repurposing and disposal, help protect data-at-rest, and comply with corporate and federal data security mandates. |
