SeagateIronWolf Pro, 16 TB, Enterprise NAS Internal HDD –CMR 3.5 Inch, SATA 6 Gb/s, 7,200 RPM, 256 MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage (ST16000NT001)

I bought a 4TB Seagate Ironwolf drive to replace a WD drive I had that was giving errors in my UNRAID server. I have not bought a Seagate drive in a very long time. There was a period of time when Seagate was great, then a period of time when they were not so great. Anyway, I figured I would give Seagate a try again, especially since their drive was $15 cheaper than the same WD drive at the time. I received my drive and it was well packaged in protective packaging and inside a box. The drive had the same familiar footprint dimensions but was a shorter height which was interesting. Anyway, it didn't make a difference really. I removed my failing WD drive from the server, and then slotted this seagate drive in. I then started the server and once booted I assigned the drive to the correct slot in the menu and the server immediately began rebuilding the data on the new seagate drive. The drive had zero issues and zero errors on it from testing and rebuilding. It delivers good read/write speeds, but read/write speeds are really dependent upon many factors and what the server is doing at the time and so forth, so no detailed reports on that. The Seagate drive has been running 24/7 on my server for about a month now and not a single issue with it so far. The shorter height is interesting as it lets more air from the front facing fans pass between it and the drive above it, so that is a plus I suppose. If this drive holds up for 6+ months I will probably replace more of my server drives with Seagate drives. I have 2 other server drives coming on replacement time in near while, so I will be purchasing at least a couple more of these as they go on sale from time to time.I will need to compare the longevity of the Seagate drives with the WD drives. I've had good luck with WD up until about a year ago. Now, their drives do not seem to be of the quality that they once were. I get a lot of errors on some WD drives sooner than expected. Hopefully these Seagate drives fair better.Anyhow, so far so good.--------------------------------------------UPDATE 15AUG2025--------------------------------------------So, a 4TB WD RED PLUS drive in my server went bad. The drive is 4 month old. It started about a week ago with some Sector Reallocation errors, then more errors over the days... then hundreds of bad sectors. I couldn't write data to the drive anymore, then the server kicked out the drive and refuses to start it up. I pulled the drive and tested on my PC... yeah, the drive is going bad, and it is going bad fast. I formatted it, put it back in the server (to trick the server into thinking it was a new drive), it rebuilt the data (after about 10 hours or so), and all seemed fine. But, soon after (within hours), it started acting up again. Definitely a bad drive.I can read data from it, but writing to it is challenging as it triggers a cascade of sector errors. Had to call WD today and RMA the drive... now I have to pack it up and ship it at my expense to get a replacement. Honestly, it's probably not worth it. I do not want another new WD drive in my server. I'll probably put in on light duty on one of the kids PCs or something instead. WD's quality has fallen into the toilet, and this new drive I will get from them will probably be another bomb waiting to happen. You know sticking in a new replacement into the server and waiting 10 to 12 hours for the data to rebuild is not particularly fun.WD I am not impressed in the slightest. This is particularly bad since this was a BRAND NEW RED PLUS drive. I not long ago replaced another WD drive with a Seagate. A brand new WD Red Plus..... and sitting next to it is a 5 year old WD Blue purring away happily without complaint... WOW! What happened to WD?!?!?! I have a 7 year old WD Green (they don't even make them anymore) that still works fine... and a new RED Plus can't make it past 4 months. Amazing. I even have a WD Blue that is years and years old in my security camera DRV/NVR recording 24/7... never has an issue...WD used to make good product. They are garbage now in my opinion.So, guess what I ordered as a replacement for the RED PLUS? Yep, I ordered a Seagate Ironwolf... even though WD is giving me a replacement (which you have to wait weeks and weeks for), I am paying for another Seagate to replace it with. The Red Plus will never see the inside of my server as I do not need the aggravation.It might be a long long long time before I ever order another WD drive again. Not until they sort out their quality again. My advice is to stay away from WD drives.... it is hit and miss with them. It is like playing Russian roulette with your data.So, we are down to two players left in the HDD world; Seagate and Toshiba. But, for now I am happy with Seagate.

I have an array of IronWolf 8TB Drives in a Synology NAS, and a second array in a JBOD enclosure that serves as a target for nightly backups of the NAS. Both the NAS and the back-up array have the drives configured in RAID.The drives perform flawlessly. I think that the price is a very good value, considering the heavy duty construction dependable performance in a 24/7 task environment. I have several other sizes of Iron Wolf drives in other roles in my home that has two busy home offices. The IronWolf line is excellent. HIGHLY Recommended!

I recently invested in a high capacity network attached storage (NAS) hard drive, and I'm absolutely thrilled with its exceptional performance and versatility. As someone with a growing digital footprint, this storage powerhouse has become an indispensable asset in managing and safeguarding my valuable data.First and foremost, the high storage capacity of this NAS hard drive is nothing short of impressive. With [X] terabytes of space at my disposal, I no longer worry about running out of storage for my multimedia files, work documents, family photos, and more. The ability to expand its capacity further, if needed, ensures that my data needs are future-proofed.Setting up the NAS drive was surprisingly easy, thanks to the user-friendly interface and intuitive setup process. Within minutes, I had the drive up and running, accessible from all my devices on the local network. The seamless integration with my existing devices, be it a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet, has made file sharing and data management incredibly convenient.Data security is of utmost importance to me, and this NAS hard drive delivers peace of mind with its robust security features. From password protection to encryption, I have full control over who can access my data and when. The RAID configuration options ensure redundancy, safeguarding my data from unexpected hardware failures.One of the standout features of this NAS hard drive is its impressive data transfer speeds. Uploading and accessing files from multiple devices simultaneously is smooth and lag-free, thanks to its gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This level of speed and performance makes it ideal for media streaming, backing up large files, and even running a personal cloud server.Furthermore, the NAS hard drive's compatibility with various cloud services allows me to effortlessly backup and synchronize my data to popular cloud platforms. This added layer of redundancy ensures that my data is safe even in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.Noise levels are surprisingly low, and the drive's energy-efficient design helps to keep power consumption in check. It runs quietly in the background, making it an unintrusive addition to my home office setup.In conclusion, the high capacity network attached storage hard drive has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Its vast storage space, easy setup, robust security, and top-notch performance make it an invaluable tool for anyone seeking a reliable and secure data management solution. Whether you're a media enthusiast, a professional, or a data-conscious individual, this NAS hard drive is a top-notch investment that you won't regret. Highly recommended!

This is an incredible amount of storage! If you want to add more storage to your pc. / gaming pc get this.12 TB that’s a lifetime of storage.Also works great for you gaming servers, backup storage.It’s going to take a while to fill 12TB of storage.