Single Drive • Enterprise SAS Seagate Exos 7E8 6TB SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM 3.5" Enterprise Hard Drive ST6000NM0285 SED-FIPS 512e
Low-hour, Grade A enterprise server drive with a 98.9% health score, zero grown defects and a verified NIST 800-88 Clear data wipe.
✔ Professionally Tested & Wiped – Excellent Operating Condition Overview
The Seagate Exos 7E8 ST6000NM0285 is a 6TB, 7200 RPM, 3.5-inch nearline enterprise hard drive built for 24/7 duty in rack servers, storage arrays and RAID systems. This is the SAS 12Gb/s, 512e-format Seagate Secure SED-FIPS model, featuring conventional magnetic recording (CMR) and a dual-port SAS design.
This drive has only 3,374 power-on hours – roughly five months of runtime on a platform rated for 24/7 operation. It reports zero grown defects, zero reallocated sectors and a 98.9% health score, earning a Grade A rating from our diagnostic process.
6TBCapacity 3,374Power-On Hours 98.9%Health Score 0Grown Defects ADrive Grade SAS Interface – Servers Only
This drive uses an SAS interface and is compatible with servers only—not standard desktop computers. It will not connect to a standard SATA port.
Detailed Specifications BrandSeagate SeriesExos 7E8 Model NumberST6000NM0285 Capacity6TB InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s ConnectorSAS (SFF-8482) Form Factor3.5" LFF Spindle Speed7200 RPM Cache256MB Sector Format512e Recording TechnologyCMR EncryptionSeagate Secure SED-FIPS FirmwareEF04 Power-On Hours3,374 Start/Stop CyclesNot reported by test platform Grown Defect List0 Reallocated Sectors0 Reallocated + Pending Sectors0 Erasure Soft Errors0 Drive Temp (after testing)35°C Health Score98.9% Drive GradeGrade A Security Lock StateUnlocked ConditionUsed – Excellent Drive Details – 1 Drive
Exact diagnostic results for the drive you will receive, taken directly from its individual erasure and health report.
#BrandModel NumberCapacityFirmwarePower-On HrsGrown DefectsHealthGradeErasure 1 Seagate ST6000NM0285 6TB EF04 3,374 0 98.9% Grade A PASSED SAS Drive Health Readings
SAS drives report health through enterprise log pages rather than the ATA SMART attributes used by consumer SATA drives. Consumer utilities such as Hard Disk Sentinel or CrystalDiskInfo often show inconsistent or missing health data for SAS drives. The values in this listing come from our erasure and diagnostic software's native SAS reporting. After purchase, we recommend verifying with enterprise-grade tools such as your RAID controller utility, smartctl or Seagate's diagnostics.
The start/stop cycle counter is not captured by our SAS test platform, so it is not listed. The grown defect list (the SAS equivalent of reallocated sectors) is the key wear indicator for this drive, and it reads zero.
Compatibility & Disclosures SAS Interface – Servers Only
This drive uses an SAS interface and is compatible with servers only—not standard desktop computers. It requires a SAS HBA, SAS RAID controller or SAS-capable backplane and will not work on a standard SATA port or in a typical desktop PC or consumer NAS. Backward-compatible with SAS 6Gb/s controllers.
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED-FIPS)
This is Seagate's Secure SED-FIPS model. The drive tested as unlocked with no active lock. Hardware encryption and locking features are only used when managed by an SED-aware controller or key manager; otherwise the drive operates as a standard SAS drive.
Form Factor & Capacity
3.5-inch large form factor drive designed for server and storage-array drive bays; not compatible with laptops or 2.5-inch bays. Drive trays/caddies are not included. Some older controllers may not recognize the full 6TB capacity – verify your system supports drives of this size.
Testing & Condition Erasure Verified – 1 of 1 Drive PASSED
This drive was sanitized with XERASwin (EPS Xerase) using the NIST 800-88 Rev. 2 Clear standard (full-media overwrite followed by NIST slice verification of the media), and its erasure log shows a PASSED status. No customer data remains on the drive.
R2v3 Certified Facility – Condition Codes
F4-Hardware Functional C6-Used Excellent
Processed at an R2v3 and RIOS certified ITAD and electronics recycling facility. This drive was individually health tested, graded and functionally verified before being approved for resale.
Used, professionally tested and in excellent operating condition. Pre- and post-erasure health checks both passed with zero reallocated sectors and zero grown defects. Minor cosmetic marks from prior service are possible.
What’s Included
(1) Seagate Exos 7E8 ST6000NM0285 6TB SAS hard drive only. Does not include original packaging, drive tray/caddy, screws, cables or controller. Drive is securely packed for shipping.
Important Information
Disclaimer: Items are used government/corporate surplus with possible cosmetic flaws (discoloration, scuffs, markings). No guarantee on longevity. While thoroughly tested, undiscovered defects may exist. No partial refunds.
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