The Seagate Constellation ES ST2000NM0001 is a 2TB enterprise hard disk drive designed for compatible servers, data centres, and professional storage systems. It features a 3.5-inch form factor, a 6Gb/s SAS interface, a 7200 RPM spindle speed, and 64MB of cache.
Built for enterprise storage environments, this drive is suitable for compatible direct-attached storage (DAS), storage area network (SAN), network-attached storage (NAS), and server configurations. Its SAS interface requires a compatible SAS controller or backplane.
Key Features
- 2TB storage capacity: Provides storage space for business data, applications, and enterprise files.
- 6Gb/s SAS interface: Designed for compatible enterprise SAS controllers and storage enclosures.
- 7200 RPM spindle speed: Supports data access in enterprise storage workloads.
- 64MB cache: Helps manage drive read and write operations.
- Enterprise-focused design: Supports compatible server, DAS, SAN, and NAS storage deployments.
Enterprise Storage Applications
The Constellation ES family was developed for enterprise storage applications requiring reliable operation and compatibility with SAS infrastructure. The ST2000NM0001 can be considered for server storage, data-centre deployments, and compatible business storage arrays. Actual performance depends on the host system, controller, workload, and operating conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
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| Part Number / MPN | ST2000NM0001 |
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| Product Type | Internal enterprise hard disk drive |
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| Product Family | Constellation ES |
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| Storage Capacity | 2TB |
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| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
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| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
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| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
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| Cache | 64MB |
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| Native Sector Size | 512 bytes |
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| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 1.2 million hours |
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| Average Read Seek Time | 8.5ms |
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| Average Write Seek Time | 9.5ms |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the storage capacity of the ST2000NM0001?
The drive has a nominal capacity of 2TB.
Does this drive use SATA or SAS?
The ST2000NM0001 uses a 6Gb/s SAS interface. It requires a compatible SAS controller or backplane and should not be treated as a standard SATA drive.
What is the rotational speed?
The drive operates at 7200 RPM.
Is this drive suitable for enterprise servers?
It was designed for enterprise storage applications. Confirm compatibility with the server, SAS controller, drive bay, and firmware before installation.
What should I check before purchasing?
Verify the exact model number, supported drive capacity, SAS interface, physical form factor, and sector-format requirements of your intended storage system.
DC Supplies Product Note
The Seagate ST2000NM0001 is a SAS enterprise hard drive, not a SATA model. Confirm that your system supports 3.5-inch SAS drives and the required capacity before ordering. Warranty coverage may vary according to the drive's condition, seller terms, and region.
