Cache (MB): ST12000NM002G lists 256; ST12000NM007H lists 512.
Average idle power (W): ST12000NM002G lists 5; ST12000NM007H lists 6.5.
Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST12000NM002G lists 233; ST12000NM007H lists 285.

A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.

Specifications side by side

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Manufacturer specifications for ST12000NM002G and ST12000NM007H
Specification	ST12000NM002G	ST12000NM007H
Manufacturer	Seagate	Seagate
Product family	Exos X16	Exos X24
Model number	ST12000NM002G	ST12000NM007H
Capacity (TB)	12	12
RPM	7200	7200
Interface	SAS 12 Gb/s	SAS 12 Gb/s
Cache (MB)	256	512
Form factor	3.5-inch	3.5-inch
Average idle power (W)	5	6.5
Power-on hours per year	8760	8760
Manufacturer limited warranty	5 years (eligible new drives)	5 years (eligible new drives)
Sustained transfer (up to MB/s)	233	285

Compatibility and buying checks

A SAS drive requires a compatible SAS controller or backplane. A normal motherboard SATA port cannot operate a SAS drive.
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Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.