Seagate
Seagate ST31000424SS 1 TB 7200 RPM SAS 2.0 16 MB 3.5-inch internal hard drive
A 1 TB enterprise drive with 7200 RPM SAS 2.0 interface and 16 MB cache in a 3.5-inch form factor
- Enterprise-grade reliability with 7200 RPM performance
- SAS 2.0 interface for server and storage arrays
- 16 MB cache accelerates data access
- 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
- New condition, first listed February 2022
Product Identity
The Seagate Constellation ES ST31000424SS is a 1 TB enterprise-class hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 16 MB cache. It uses a SAS 2.0 interface rated at 6 GB/s and fits a standard 3.5-inch drive bay for internal desktop or server installation.
Suitability
This drive suits system builders deploying nearline storage arrays, backup targets or secondary bulk storage where SAS connectivity is required. It is not for buyers who need a different interface protocol, nor for portable or laptop installations that require a 2.5-inch form factor.
Deciding Specification
The SAS 2.0 interface at 6 GB/s is the single specification that determines compatibility. A host bus adapter or motherboard with a matching SAS port is mandatory; the drive will not operate on controllers that only provide other interface types.
Highlights
- Enterprise-grade reliability with 7200 RPM performance
- SAS 2.0 interface for server and storage arrays
- 16 MB cache accelerates data access
- 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
- New condition, first listed February 2022
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Should I pick the 1 TB 7200 RPM version or a different capacity for my array?
This model is the 1 TB variant in the Constellation ES line, delivering 7200 RPM spindle speed and 16 MB cache for balanced enterprise capacity and throughput.
What does 7200 RPM actually deliver inside a server chassis?
The 7200 RPM spindle provides sustained rotational speed suited to mixed read-write enterprise workloads in a 3.5-inch form factor.
The listing says SAS 2.0 — what throughput ceiling does that impose?
SAS 2.0 caps the interface at 6 Gb/s, so the drive’s maximum transfer rate is limited by that link speed rather than the media alone.
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