ST12000VNZ008

IronWolf 12TB

SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR

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The Seagate ST12000VNZ008 is a 12TB IronWolf hard drive for NAS storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.

Manufacturer specifications

Model numberST12000VNZ008
Nominal capacity12 TB · 12000 GB
RPM7200
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
RecordingCMR
Cache (MB)256
Form factor3.5-inch
Load/unload cycles600000
Average idle power (W)5.1
Power-on hours per year8760
Average operating power (W)7.3
Rotational vibration sensorsYes
Manufacturer limited warranty3 years (eligible new drives)
Sustained transfer (up to MB/s)210

Source: Seagate IronWolf manufacturer specifications, pages 2. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.

What the specifications mean

  • CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
  • Up to 210 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
  • Rotational vibration sensors: Yes. Check the documented drive-bay limit for multi-drive enclosures.

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ST12000VNZ008 questions answered

Is ST12000VNZ008 CMR or SMR?

The manufacturer lists CMR recording for ST12000VNZ008. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.

What connection does ST12000VNZ008 need?

ST12000VNZ008 uses SATA 6 Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.

How much usable space does ST12000VNZ008 provide?

Its nominal capacity is 12000 GB, approximately 11175.9 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.

What warranty is listed for ST12000VNZ008?

Manufacturer specification: 3 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.

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