Seagate Exos 10E2400 1.2 TB
Enterprise HDD
Part number ST1200MM0009 · Exos 10E2400 series · 2.5'' SAS HDD. If your machine is listed below, this drive is officially supported — not a forum workaround.
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No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
Compatibility verdict
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 1 machines and series — 1 Asustor. This is a Enterprise-class drive: rated for heavier sustained workloads than desktop drives. It is a strong pick for a NAS running 24/7, large-array rebuilds or camera workloads, and enterprise lines are also the drives most widely listed across all five vendors' HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Compatible NAS models
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Quick answers
Is the ST1200MM0009 officially compatible with my NAS?
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 1 machines and series — 1 Asustor. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.
Is the ST1200MM0009 a good NAS drive?
This is a Enterprise-class drive: rated for heavier sustained workloads than desktop drives. It is a strong pick for a NAS running 24/7, large-array rebuilds or camera workloads, and enterprise lines are also the drives most widely listed across all five vendors' HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Can I use the ST1200MM0009 for a 3-2-1 cold backup copy?
No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
What are alternatives to the ST1200MM0009?
At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Intel SSDSC2BA012T4 (130 machines), Intel SSDSC2BB012T6 (120 machines), Intel SSDSC2BX012T4 (112 machines). The full ranked list is below.