Features
- Enterprise Capacity v5 model, 6TB
- 5-inch drive on a SATA 6Gb/s link
- Spins at 7200 RPM
- Self-encrypting (SED) for data security
- 4K sector (Advanced Format) design
The Seagate ST6000NM0275 is a 6TB Enterprise Capacity v5 drive in the 3.5-inch size, with a SATA 6Gb/s interface and a 7200 RPM spindle. It uses Advanced Format 4K sectors and is a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), meaning it encrypts data in the drive itself.
Seagate designs it for 24/7 use with higher workload ratings than a standard desktop drive. The product data says it suits RAID arrays, servers and storage systems, and that it works in NVR and DVR systems that record several camera streams. It is not a SkyHawk model, so we call it an enterprise drive.
For someone with a large working system, 6TB is a large step in recording history. Use it when a recorder has several high-resolution cameras and its drives are full, or when a server holding footage needs a bigger drive in the same 3.5-inch bay.
Copy off any footage you need to keep before you swap a drive, because formatting wipes it. Before you order, check your recorder's manual for the largest drive size it accepts and whether it lists the drive type. Fit the drive with the recorder switched off and mains power removed, then format it from the recorder's own menu so it can start recording.
Confirm too that the recorder can use a self-encrypting drive without extra setup. The Storage category lists other sizes.
