Product details
Upgrade your network infrastructure with the reliable performance of the Seagate IronWolf 16TB NAS HDD. Engineered to outclass ordinary desktop drives, the ST16000VN002 is purpose-built to survive the demanding, always-on conditions of a Network-Attached Storage system. Utilizing true Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology, this 3.5-inch internal drive provides smooth, predictable data management and instant file accessibility for multiple simultaneous users.
Key Features & Performance Benefits
- 100% CMR Technology Portfolio: Built entirely with Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) for consistent, top-tier write speeds and excellent RAID data synchronization during continuous multi-user read/write operations.
- Optimized for 1- to 8-Bay Enclosures: Perfectly tuned for standard multi-bay home and office NAS towers, delivering a massive 16TB data pool to scale your network without breaking the bank.
- AgileArray™ NAS Firmware Optimization: Specialized internal firmware balances RAID configurations, smart power management profiles, and advanced error-recovery controls to prevent sluggish system rebuild cycles.
- Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors: Includes built-in physical RV sensors that constantly monitor and mitigate the structural vibrations common in multi-drive enclosures, ensuring consistent performance and mechanical integrity.
- Built for Continuous Multi-User Environments: Armed with a dependable 180TB/year Workload Rate Limit and a 1 Million Hours MTBF, this drive allows multiple team members or family devices to upload and download files simultaneously.
- High-Speed Network Response: Features a fast 7200 RPM spindle speed and a large 256MB cache, delivering sustained, low-latency data transfer rates up to 250 MB/s for rapid media streaming.
- IronWolf Health Management (IHM): Seamlessly runs alongside major NAS operating systems to actively track drive health, prevent data corruption, and provide smart recovery recommendations.
- 3-Year Limited Warranty: Rest easy knowing your investment is backed by a 3-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty.
Best-Fit Applications: Perfect for Small Teams and Smart Homes
The Seagate IronWolf ST16000VN002 fits perfectly into consumer and SMB network spaces, providing seamless integration for:
- Home & SOHO NAS Desktop Towers: Centralize household data, documents, and smart backups onto a single secure network.
- Personal Creative Storage & Media Servers: Power smooth Plex, DLNA, or local multimedia servers for streaming high-bitrate 4K movies and high-res audio.
- Small Business Collaborative Sharing: Enable flawless local and remote file sharing for small workgroups, design agencies, and remote offices.
- Automated Cross-Device System Backups: Run scheduled, secure network images for all PCs, Macs, and local laptops.
- Private Cloud & Remote FTP Storage: Maintain total ownership of your files without paying expensive, recurring third-party cloud subscription fees.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Seagate
- Product Line: IronWolf (Standard)
- Model Number: ST16000VN002
- Capacity: 16TB
- Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
- Recording Technology: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)
- Interface: SATA III 6.0Gb/s
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache: 256MB
- Max Sustained Data Transfer Rate: 250 MB/s
- Workload Rating: 180TB / year
- Bay Support: 1 to 8 Bays
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 1,000,000 Hours
- Warranty: 3-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
