Seagate IronWolf 16TB 3.5" SATA 6.0 NAS HDD ST16000VN001

Seagate IronWolf 16TB 3.5" SATA 6.0 NAS HDD ST16000VN001 brings enterprise-caliber capacity and performance to your NAS environment. Built specifically for continuous, multi-bay network-attached storage systems, this 16TB drive combines Seagate’s AgileArray™ technology, robust rotational vibration sensors, and IronWolf Health Management to deliver sustained throughput, reliable RAID performance, and proactive drive monitoring. Whether you’re building a home media server, scaling a small office NAS, or outfitting a multi-bay SOHO solution, the IronWolf 16TB is engineered to keep your data accessible, responsive, and secure under heavy workloads.

Benefits

• Massive storage density for growing data needs: 16TB of capacity lets you store large media libraries, backups, VM images, and archives within a compact NAS footprint.
• High sustained performance: Up to 7200 RPM and sustained data rates up to 180 MB/s reduce bottlenecks and minimize lag during simultaneous multi-user access.
• Designed for 24×7 operation: Optimized power management and multi-drive reliability make it ideal for always-on NAS systems.
• RAID-optimized stability: AgileArray’s RAID optimization and dual-plane balancing delivers consistent performance and reduces the risk of rebuild problems in multi-disk arrays.
• Proactive health monitoring: IronWolf Health Management provides actionable drive health insights when paired with compatible NAS systems, helping prevent downtime and data loss.

Key features

• Feature — 16TB Capacity: Store massive volumes of multimedia, backups, and virtual environments without compromising on density or scalability.
• Feature — 7200 RPM & 256MB Cache: High rotational speed combined with a large cache yields faster access times, improved throughput, and snappier response for demanding workloads.
• Feature — SATA 6.0Gb/s Interface & 6Gb/s Burst: Industry-standard interface and burst speeds ensure compatibility and peak transfer performance with modern NAS and workstation platforms.
• Feature — AgileArray™ & RV Sensors: Dual-plane balancing, RAID optimization, and rotational vibration sensors keep multi-drive systems stable and performing at their best in one- to eight-bay enclosures.
• Feature — CMR Technology & High Workload Rating: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) and support for workloads up to 180TB per year ensure consistent write performance and endurance under heavy multi-user use.

Summary

The Seagate IronWolf 16TB ST16000VN001 is a purpose-built NAS hard drive that pairs massive capacity with the performance and management features required for modern networked storage. From the high-speed 7200 RPM motor and 256MB cache to AgileArray optimization and IronWolf Health Management, this drive is crafted to perform reliably in multi-bay NAS, home media servers, personal cloud storage, and small office environments. If you need a durable, high-capacity foundation for a scalable NAS system that supports continuous operation and intensive workloads, the IronWolf 16TB delivers the speed, stability, and monitoring tools to keep your data flowing.