100% Original Wholesale New Seagate IronWolf 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 10TB, 12TB, 16TB, 18TB

100% Original Wholesale New Seagate IronWolf 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 10TB, 12TB, 16TB, 18TB

Here’s a comparison table for the Seagate IronWolf series, including capacities from 1TB to 18TB:

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Seagate IronWolf Comparison Table (1TB to 18TB)

Feature	1TB	2TB	4TB	6TB	8TB	10TB	12TB	16TB	18TB
Capacity	1TB	2TB	4TB	6TB	8TB	10TB	12TB	16TB	18TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch	3.5-inch
RPM	5900 RPM	5900 RPM	5900 RPM	5900 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Cache	64MB	64MB	64MB	64MB	256MB	256MB	256MB	256MB	256MB
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s
Workload Rate	180TB/year	180TB/year	180TB/year	180TB/year	180TB/year	300TB/year	300TB/year	550TB/year	550TB/year
MTTF (Mean Time to Failure)	1M hours	1M hours	1M hours	1M hours	1M hours	1M hours	1M hours	1M hours	1M hours
Power Consumption	3.7W (idle) / 5.3W (active)	3.7W (idle) / 5.3W (active)	3.7W (idle) / 5.3W (active)	3.7W (idle) / 5.3W (active)	5.1W (idle) / 7.8W (active)	5.1W (idle) / 7.8W (active)	5.1W (idle) / 7.8W (active)	5.1W (idle) / 7.8W (active)	5.1W (idle) / 7.8W (active)
Acoustic Noise	22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek)	22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek)	22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek)	22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek)	22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek)	22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek)	22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek)	22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek)	22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek)
Price (Approx.)	$50-$70	$80-$100	$120-$150	$160-$200	$200-$250	$300-$350	$400-$450	$500-$550	$600-$650

Seagate IronWolf Overview

The Seagate IronWolf series is specifically designed for Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems, making it an excellent choice for home and small office environments. These drives are optimized for 24/7 operation, offering reliability, performance, and compatibility with NAS systems. Available in capacities ranging from 1TB to 18TB, the Seagate IronWolf series caters to a wide range of storage needs, from basic backups to large media libraries and data-intensive applications.

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Key Features of Seagate IronWolf

• Purpose-Built for NAS: Designed for NAS systems with 1-8 bays, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Reliability: Optimized for 24/7 operation with IronWolf Health Management (IHM), which enhances compatibility and reduces downtime.
• Vibration Protection: Equipped with Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors to minimize vibrations in multi-drive setups, ensuring stable performance.
• Error Recovery Control: Helps prevent drive dropouts in NAS environments, ensuring data integrity.
• Energy Efficiency: Low power consumption, making it suitable for continuous operation.
• Quiet Operation: Designed to operate quietly, ideal for home and office environments.

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Storage Capacities and Use Cases

The Seagate IronWolf series is available in nine capacities, each suited for different storage needs:

1. 1TB

• Ideal For: Small NAS setups, basic backups, and light file storage.
• Use Case: Perfect for home users or small offices with minimal storage requirements.

2. 2TB

• Ideal For: Small to medium-sized NAS systems, media storage, and backups.
• Use Case: Suitable for users with moderate storage needs, such as storing photos, videos, and documents.

3. 4TB

• Ideal For: Medium-sized NAS systems, home media servers, and small business storage.
• Use Case: Great for users who need more space for media libraries, backups, and shared files.

4. 6TB

• Ideal For: Larger NAS setups, extensive media storage, and small business archives.
• Use Case: Ideal for users with growing data storage needs, such as media enthusiasts or small businesses.

5. 8TB

• Ideal For: High-capacity NAS systems, extensive media storage, and business archives.
• Use Case: Perfect for professionals or businesses with large data storage requirements.

6. 10TB

• Ideal For: Large-scale NAS systems, media professionals, and data-heavy applications.
• Use Case: Suitable for users who need significant storage for large files, such as 4K videos, virtual machines, or databases.

7. 12TB

• Ideal For: Maximum storage capacity for demanding NAS environments.
• Use Case: Best for users with extensive data archives, such as media production studios or businesses with large datasets.

8. 16TB

• Ideal For: Ultra-high-capacity storage for enterprise-level NAS systems.
• Use Case: Ideal for businesses or professionals with massive data storage needs, such as data centers or large-scale media production.

9. 18TB

• Ideal For: Ultra-high-capacity storage for enterprise-level NAS systems.
• Use Case: Ideal for businesses or professionals with massive data storage needs, such as data centers or large-scale media production.

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Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch.
• RPM: 5900 RPM (1TB – 6TB) / 7200 RPM (8TB – 18TB) (optimized for NAS performance and energy efficiency).
• Cache:
  • 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 6TB: 64MB cache.
  • 8TB, 10TB, 12TB, 16TB, 18TB: 256MB cache.
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s.
• Workload Rate: 180TB/year (1TB – 8TB) / 300TB/year (10TB – 12TB) / 550TB/year (16TB – 18TB) (designed for continuous operation in NAS environments).
• MTTF (Mean Time to Failure): 1 million hours (ensuring long-term reliability).
• Power Consumption: 3.7W (idle) / 5.3W (active) (1TB – 6TB) / 5.1W (idle) / 7.8W (active) (8TB – 18TB) – energy-efficient for 24/7 use.
• Acoustic Noise: 22 dBA (idle) / 28 dBA (seek) – quiet operation.

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Compatibility

• NAS Systems: Tested and optimized for compatibility with major NAS manufacturers, including Synology, QNAP, Asustor, and more.
• Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and other NAS operating systems.

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Ideal Use Cases

• Home Users: Storing family photos, videos, and personal documents.
• Small Offices: Backing up critical business data and sharing files across a network.
• Media Enthusiasts: Storing large media libraries, including 4K videos and high-resolution photos.
• Professionals: Archiving large datasets, running virtual machines, or managing databases.
• Businesses: Storing extensive archives, running data-heavy applications, or managing large-scale backups.