Supercharge your network-attached storage (NAS) environment with the Seagate IronWolf® NAS Hard Drive. Purpose-built for home, SOHO, and small-to-medium business multi-bay NAS enclosures, IronWolf delivers tough, ready, and scalable 24×7 performance to handle heavy multi-user workloads.
Key Features
- Optimized for NAS with AgileArray™: Enables dual-plane balancing, RAID optimization in multi-bay environments, and advanced power management for optimal system responsiveness.
- High Workload Performance: Built to handle rigorous workloads of up to 180TB per year, allowing multiple users to seamlessly upload and download data concurrently.
- IronWolf Health Management (IHM): Actively protects your data by displaying prevention, intervention, and recovery recommendations on compatible NAS systems.
- Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors: First-in-class built-in RV sensors mitigate vibration in multi-drive enclosures to maintain consistent high performance and reliability.
- Always-On, 24×7 Reliability: Engineered with a high Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of up to 1 million hours for superior long-term peace of mind.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Supported Bay Enclosures | 1 to 8 Bays |
| Workload Rate Limit (WRL) | Up to 180 TB/year |
| Rotational Vibration Sensors | Yes |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 1,000,000 hours |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Seagate IronWolf and a standard desktop hard drive?
Standard desktop drives are intended for 8x5 light workloads. Seagate IronWolf NAS drives are specifically built for 24x7 always-on multi-bay environments. They feature AgileArray™ RAID firmware and Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors to withstand continuous operation and mechanical vibrations from multiple nearby drives.
What is IronWolf Health Management (IHM)?
IronWolf Health Management (IHM) is specialized embedded software built into compatible NAS systems (Synology, QNAP, etc.). It actively monitors drive conditions, temperature, humidity, and signal health to suggest preventive actions before data loss occurs.
Does the Seagate IronWolf come with data recovery protection?
Yes, Seagate IronWolf drives include 3 years of complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services. If drive damage or data corruption occurs, Seagate's secure in-house labs handle recovery attempts with a 95% industry-leading success rate.
How many drive bays can Seagate IronWolf support?
Standard Seagate IronWolf drives support 1-to-8 bay NAS enclosures. For larger systems with 9 to 24+ bays, the Seagate IronWolf Pro lineup is recommended.