Seagate IronWolf NAS 4TB 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive
MPN ST4000VN006 · Brand SEAGATE
The Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 is a 4TB CMR NAS internal hard drive with SATA 6Gb/s, 5400 RPM, 256MB cache, 202 MB/s sustained transfer, and a 180 TB/year workload rating — engineered for 24x7 operation in 1–8 bay NAS enclosures
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Overview
The Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive (model ST4000VN006) is purpose-built for always- multi-bay network-attached storage environments. Unlike general-purpose desktop drives, it is tuned for the sustained read/write demands that NAS enclosures impose around the clock, every day of the year. At the heart of its performance is Seagate's AgileArray technology, which combines Dual-Plane Balancing for improved rotational stability and Time-Limited Error Recovery (TLER) to prevent a NAS RAID controller from dropping the drive during lengthy error-correction cycles. These features work together to deliver consistent throughput across 1-bay to 8-bay NAS systems. All IronWolf drives in this generation use Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR), the established recording method that ensures predictable, stable write performance — an important consideration when your NAS is handling continuous backups, media streaming, or collaborative file access. The drive spins at 5,400 RPM, balancing sequential transfer speeds (up to 202 MB/s sustained outer-diameter) against heat and power draw. A generous 256 MB cache smooths bursty I/O, while the SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensures compatibility with virtually every NAS unit on the market. Built-in Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors detect and compensate for vibration caused by neighbouring drives in multi-bay enclosures, protecting data integrity without throttling performance. The drive is rated for a 180 TB/year workload — well above typical consumer drives — making it suitable for prosumer home NAS setups and light commercial deployments alike. For peace of mind, Seagate backs the IronWolf with a 3-year limited warranty and bundles three years of complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services, covering accidental data corruption or physical drive damage at no additional cost during the warranty period. IronWolf Health Management (IHM) integrates with compatible NAS firmware to provide proactive prevention, intervention, and recovery recommendations, helping administrators act before a problem becomes a failure. Key Verified Specifications: - Capacity: 4 TB - Model: ST4000VN006 - Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s - Recording Technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) - Spindle Speed: 5,400 RPM - Cache: 256 MB - Max. Sustained Transfer Rate (OD): 202 MB/s - Supported NAS Bays: 1–8 - Workload Rate Limit: 180 TB/year - MTBF: 1,000,000 hours - Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000 - Non-recoverable Read Error Rate: 1 per 10^14 bits - Average Operating Power: 4.8 W - Idle Power: 3.96 W - Standby/Sleep Power: 0.5 W / 0.5 W - Operating Shock: 80 G (2 ms) - Non-operating Shock: 300 G (2 ms) - Idle Acoustics: 23 dBA; Seek Acoustics: 27 dBA - Dimensions: 146.99 × 101.85 × 20.2 mm - Weight: 490 g - Operating Temperature: 0–65 °C (drive reported max) - Warranty: 3 Years (includes Rescue Data Recovery Services)
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rpm | 5400 |
| Series | IronWolf |
| Cache (Mb) | 256 |
| Height (Mm/In) | 20.2 mm/0.795 in |
| Power-On Hours | 8,760 |
| Depth (Mm/In, Max) | 146.99 mm/5.787 in |
| Dual-Plane Balance | Yes |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Width (Mm/In, Max) | 101.85 mm/4.01 in |
| Spindle Speed (Rpm) | 5,400 |
| Carton Unit Quantity | 25 |
| Drive Bays Supported | 1 – 8 Bays |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Standard Model Number | ST4000VN006 |
| Error Recovery Control | Yes |
| Idle Power Average (W) | 3.96 W |
| Weight (G/Lb, Typical) | 490 g/1.08 lb |
| Average Operating Power | 4.8 |
| Workload Rate Limit (Wrl) | 180 |
| Drive Design (Air Or Helium) | Air |
| Acoustics, Seek (Typical) (Dba) | 27 |
| Rotational Vibration (Rv) Sensor | Yes |
| Startup Current, Typical (12V, A) | 1.8 |
| Standby Mode/Sleep Mode, Typical (W) | 0.5/0.5 |
| Non-Recoverable Read Errors Rate, Max | 1 per 10E14 |
| Cartons Per Pallet / Cartons Per Layer | 40/8 |
| Max. Sustained Transfer Rate Od (Mb/S) | 202MB/s |
| Mean Time Between Failures (Mtbf, Hours) | 1,000,000 |
| Operating Temperature (Ambient, Min °C) | 0 |
| Voltage Tolerance, Inc. Noise (5V / 12V) | ±5%/±10% |
| Shock, Operating/Non-Operating: 2 Ms (Max) | 80 Gs/300 Gs |
| Operating Temperature (Drive Reported, Max °C) | 65 |
| Nonoperating Temperature (Ambient, Min / Max °C) | -40/70 |
| Acoustics, Idle (Typical, Measured In Idle 1 State) (Dba) | 23 |
