Seagate IronWolf 4TB 3.5" 5400RPM SATA III Internal NAS HDD

Overview

The Seagate ST4000VN006 is a 4TB internal hard drive designed for NAS systems with 1 to 8 bays, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and SATA III interface. It delivers reliable data transfer speeds up to 202 MB/s, supported by a 256MB cache and a 5400 rpm spindle speed. Built for continuous operation, this drive suits environments where constant data access is essential, such as home offices, creative studios, and small business servers.

Engineered to handle demanding workloads up to 180TB per year, the IronWolf ST4000VN006 maintains performance and reliability through integrated rotational vibration sensors and AgileArray firmware. Its durability and stability make it a dependable choice for multi-drive NAS setups requiring 24/7 uptime.

Key features

• Designed for continuous 24/7 operation with a workload rating of 180TB per year
• Integrated rotational vibration sensors to reduce errors and maintain stability in multi-drive NAS environments
• AgileArray firmware optimizes drive performance and reliability under heavy workloads
• Large 256MB cache enhances data transfer efficiency and responsiveness
• Durable design with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours and support for 600,000 load/unload cycles
• Includes a 3-year limited warranty and a data recovery plan for added protection and peace of mind

Key specs

• Capacity: 4TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
• Rotational speed: 5400 rpm
• Cache size: 256MB
• Maximum sustained transfer rate: up to 202 MB/s
• Workload rating: 180TB per year
• MTBF: 1 million hours
• Load/unload cycles: 600,000

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive connects via a SATA III interface, ensuring compatibility with most NAS enclosures and desktop systems that support 3.5-inch SATA drives. Its design fits seamlessly into NAS units with 1 to 8 bays, making it a flexible option for expanding storage or building new systems.

Ideal uses and environments

The IronWolf ST4000VN006 is well suited to small business servers, home office NAS setups, and creative studios that require reliable, continuous access to large files. Its balance of capacity, performance, and durability supports environments where data integrity and uptime are critical. Users who need a dependable drive for multi-drive NAS configurations will find this model a strong choice.