Seagate · NAS
ST18000VN000
IronWolf 18TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
Exact Amazon US product
$844.45
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B0BJPPGTX4
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 10:53 UTC
The Seagate ST18000VN000 is a 18TB IronWolf hard drive for NAS storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST18000VN000 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 18 TB · 18000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| NAS bays | Up to 8 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 180 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
Source: Seagate IronWolf datasheet DS1904-20, pages 2–3. 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.
- 180 TB/year workload rating. This is a workload limit, not a promise of drive lifespan or a backup guarantee.
Before ordering
Match ST18000VN000, 18TB and SATA 6 Gb/s against the selected offer. Check your system’s exact-model compatibility list and the seller’s warranty and return terms.
Amazon US listings
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Amazon US · ASIN B0BJPPGTX4
$844.45 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:53 UTC
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Is ST18000VN000 CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for ST18000VN000. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does ST18000VN000 need?
ST18000VN000 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 ST18000VN000 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 18000 GB, approximately 16763.8 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST18000VN000?
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.