Seagate Nytro 3031 6.4TB 2.5" SAS 12Gb/s Internal Mixed Use SSD

Overview

The Seagate XS6400LE70004 is a 2.5-inch enterprise-grade solid state drive designed for mixed-use workloads in demanding data center environments. Offering 6.4 terabytes of storage capacity and a dual port 12 Gb/s SAS interface, it integrates seamlessly into existing SAS backplanes to provide high throughput and full redundancy without requiring infrastructure changes. With sustained read speeds up to 2,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,550 MB/s, this SSD delivers consistent performance for virtualization, database servers, and analytics platforms.

Key features

• Dual port 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables high availability and multipath performance for uninterrupted data access.
• Balanced read and write performance supports mixed workloads with up to 230,000 read IOPS and 115,000 write IOPS, ensuring responsiveness under heavy traffic.
• Endurance rated for three drive writes per day and a total of 35 petabytes written, making it suitable for continuous transaction logs and frequent snapshots.
• 3D eTLC NAND flash combined with firmware optimized for steady latency maintains predictable response times even at high utilization.
• Advanced data protection features including T10 DIF, error correction code (ECC), and power loss protection safeguard data integrity and prevent silent corruption.
• Seagate Secure technology simplifies secure erase processes during drive retirement or redeployment, enhancing data security.
• Backed by a five year limited warranty, providing confidence for long-term enterprise deployments.

Key specs

• Capacity: 6.4 TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: Dual port 12 Gb/s SAS
• Sustained read speed: up to 2,000 MB/s
• Sustained write speed: up to 1,550 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: 230,000
• Random write IOPS: 115,000
• Endurance: 3 drive writes per day, 35 PB total writes
• Flash type: 3D eTLC NAND
• Warranty: 5 years limited

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD fits directly into standard 2.5-inch SAS backplanes, making it compatible with a wide range of enterprise storage arrays and servers that support 12 Gb/s SAS interfaces. The dual port design allows for multipath connectivity, enhancing fault tolerance and data availability in critical systems.

Performance and reliability

Designed to handle demanding enterprise workloads, the drive maintains consistent throughput and low latency even as data fills the drive. Its endurance rating supports heavy write cycles typical in virtualization clusters and database environments. Built-in data protection mechanisms ensure that your data remains intact and secure, even in the event of unexpected power loss.

Ideal uses and environments

This SSD is well suited for mid-sized database servers, virtualization clusters, log processing, and analytics platforms where both read-heavy and write-intensive tasks occur simultaneously. It fits well in cloud storage expansions, financial trading systems, and virtual desktop infrastructures that require reliable, high-speed storage with robust data protection.