Seagate · NAS
ST6000VNZ06
IronWolf 6TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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Compare alternatives ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Seagate ST6000VNZ06 is a 6TB IronWolf hard drive for NAS storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST6000VNZ06 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 6 TB · 6000 GB |
| RPM | 5400 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Load/unload cycles | 600000 |
| Average idle power (W) | 4 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 |
| Average operating power (W) | 5.3 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 202 |
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 202 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.
Before ordering
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Is ST6000VNZ06 CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for ST6000VNZ06. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does ST6000VNZ06 need?
ST6000VNZ06 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 ST6000VNZ06 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 6000 GB, approximately 5587.9 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST6000VNZ06?
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.