Seagate Exos 10E2400 300GB 2.5" 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Internal HDD

Overview

The Seagate ST300MM0058 is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments that demand consistent, high-performance storage. With a capacity of 300GB and a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM, it delivers fast data access and responsiveness. Its 12 Gb/s SAS interface ensures rapid data transfer, making it well suited for transactional workloads such as online transaction processing, real-time analytics, and busy email servers.

Key features

• High-speed 10,000 RPM rotation enhances data access times and overall drive responsiveness.
• 12 Gb/s SAS interface supports fast and reliable data transfer for demanding enterprise applications.
• 128 MB cache smooths bursts of activity, maintaining performance during peak workloads.
• Seagate Secure hardware-based encryption protects sensitive data at rest without impacting performance.
• Instant Secure Erase enables quick and secure drive decommissioning or repurposing, saving time and effort.
• PowerChoice technology offers advanced power management to reduce energy consumption during idle periods, helping data centers optimize operational costs.
• Compact 2.5-inch form factor allows for higher drive density in rack units, ideal for blade servers and hybrid storage arrays.

Key specs

• Capacity: 300 GB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
• Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS
• Cache size: 128 MB
• Sustained data transfer rate: up to 1.2 GBps

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, which is common in enterprise storage systems and servers. It fits into standard 2.5-inch drive bays, making it compatible with a wide range of blade servers, storage arrays, and hybrid flash configurations. Its design supports environments where high throughput and low latency are critical.

Performance and reliability

Built for continuous operation, this drive handles demanding workloads with consistent speed and reliability. The combination of a high rotational speed and a large cache helps maintain smooth performance during intensive data transactions. Its hardware encryption and secure erase features add layers of data protection, essential for enterprise security policies.

Ideal uses and environments

This model is a strong choice for data centers and IT professionals managing databases, virtualized servers, or web hosting platforms. Its balance of speed, security, and power efficiency fits well in setups that require dense storage configurations without sacrificing performance or data protection. It is particularly useful in environments where drives run 24/7 and energy management is a priority.