Seagate IronWolf 6TB CMR

The Seagate IronWolf 6TB CMR hard disk ranks among the high load internal HDDs compatible with NAS data storage solutions. 3.5" HDDs are made chiefly for desktop PCs, data centres, and other data-processing devices. One of the key characteristics is clearly the rotational speed (RPM). The 5400 RPM RPM should satisfy the demands of most typical users. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 6000 GB. The device has a 256 MB memory cache. You can connect the Seagate hard drive and other hardware is takes place via the SATA III interface.

Seagate IronWolf 6TB CMR Hard Drive Key Features

• Read speed up to 190 MB/s and write speed up to 190 MB/s
• 256 MB memory cache
• Seagate 3.5" disk fits into classic larger bays
• Typically, the power consumption of the hard drive is 5,3 W, while in stand-by mode it holds at 0.25 W
• It communicates with a PC or other devices through the SATA III interface
• Although standard HDDs are a tad more fragile due to their mechanical parts, but they also deliver a better storage capacity for less money than SSDs
• RAID support enables better data loss prevention

Other Hard Drive Features

Platter HDDs have a special construction. Inside the enclosure there is a mechanism with moving platters, complete with disk read/write heads. These mechanical parts don't take shocks and impact well, but at the same time you get an excellent price/storage capacity ratio. The key criterion that affects the speed of a hard disk is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). In case of the Seagate IronWolf 6TB CMR, you can look forward to 5400 RPM revolutions per minute. You can find these drives mainly in PCs and other devices meant for standard office work. System responsivity and stability is also impacted by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Seagate HDD includes a 256 MB cache that stores the last used data for their prompt retrieval and reading.

Connecting the Seagate HDD

If you want to mount the Seagate IronWolf 6TB CMR in your PC or other device, you need a 3.5" slot. The communication between the HDD and PC happens via the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. This technology is one of the best HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.