IronWolf · NAS Hard Drive
Seagate IronWolf NAS hard drive
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High-performance NAS hard drive for one- to eight-bay NAS systems, home media servers, personal cloud storage, small offices and workstations.
Up to 7200 RPM spin speed with high-capacity NAS drives
Sustained data rates up to 180MB/s with burst speeds of 6Gb/s
Designed for demanding environments and 24×7 operation
Home media servers, personal cloud storage, small offices, workstations
What is the Seagate IronWolf NAS hard drive?
A high-performance NAS hard drive. Experience up to 7200 RPM spin speed with high-capacity NAS drives, delivering sustained data rates up to 180MB/s and burst speeds of 6Gb/s.
IronWolf® NAS-optimized hard drives deliver high performance, large capacity and reliability for multi-bay systems. Featuring CMR technology and AgileArray™ firmware, they ensure smooth RAID performance, reduced vibration and efficient power management — ideal for heavy workloads and 24×7 operation.
IronWolf Health Management actively monitors drive health when used with compatible NAS systems.
Compatible with one- to eight-bay NAS systems, home media servers, personal cloud storage, small offices and workstations.
Why choose the IronWolf for your NAS?
Four properties that make IronWolf the right drive for a small multi-bay enclosure running around the clock.
High Workload Performance
Designed for demanding environments, IronWolf supports up to 180TB per year workloads. With up to 7200 RPM spin speeds and sustained transfer rates of 180MB/s, it delivers fast, reliable data access for file sharing, backups and media streaming.
Multi-Bay Compatibility
Engineered for multi-bay NAS systems to ensure smooth multi-user access. Rotational vibration sensors reduce drive strain, maintaining peak performance in workstations, home media servers and small business storage.
Energy-Efficient Design
Optimized for power efficiency, reducing energy consumption in always-on NAS environments. Low power draw and advanced power management help minimize heat and operational costs.
IronWolf Health Management
Actively monitors drive status in compatible NAS systems, providing real-time health updates and preventative measures to reduce downtime and ensure long-term data integrity.
How does IronWolf Health Management protect NAS data?
Monitor and maintain the health of your drives.
IronWolf Health Management helps protect data with prevention, intervention and recovery recommendations to secure peak system health. It actively monitors drive status in compatible NAS systems, providing real-time health updates and preventative measures — helping to reduce downtime and ensure long-term data integrity for critical workloads.
Three years of complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services are included with all IronWolf drives, so users don’t incur high recovery costs. In-house secure facilities — with an industry-leading 95% success rate — enable data recovery after accidental data corruption or drive damage.
IronWolf Health Management is enabled on all leading NAS systems. Please check with your NAS vendor or a Seagate sales representative for more details. Rescue services are not available in all countries.
How is IronWolf engineered for multi-bay vibration?
CMR platters, AgileArray firmware and rotational vibration sensors — engineered so several drives can spin side by side without losing performance.
Seagate IronWolf specifications
Headline specifications for the IronWolf NAS line. Full per-capacity detail is in the Seagate datasheet.
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
|---|---|
| Maximum capacity | 16TB |
| Representative model | ST16000VN001 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Spin speed | Up to 7200 RPM |
| Sustained data rate | Up to 180MB/s |
| Burst speed | 6Gb/s |
| Workload rating | Up to 180TB/year |
| Recording technology | CMR (conventional magnetic recording) |
| Firmware | AgileArray™ |
| Vibration mitigation | Rotational vibration (RV) sensors |
| Bay compatibility | One- to eight-bay NAS systems |
| Drive health | IronWolf Health Management (compatible NAS systems) |
| Data recovery | 3 years complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services |
| Tested NAS brands | Asustor, QNAP, Synology |
Specifications are taken from the Seagate IronWolf NAS hard drive datasheet (DS1904.23-2509US). IronWolf Health Management is enabled on all leading NAS systems — check with your NAS vendor. Rescue Data Recovery Services are not available in all countries.
How do IronWolf and IronWolf Pro compare?
Both are all-CMR NAS drives with AgileArray firmware and IronWolf Health Management. The Pro adds workload headroom, capacity and warranty.
| IronWolf | IronWolf Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Home media servers, personal cloud, small offices, workstations | Media professionals, SMBs, on-prem AI model training |
| Bay compatibility | One- to eight-bay NAS systems | Multi-bay RAID/NAS, unlimited bays |
| Maximum capacity | Up to 16TB | Up to 32TB |
| Workload rating | Up to 180TB/year | Up to 550TB/year |
| Spin speed | Up to 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Sustained transfer rate | Up to 180MB/s | Industry-leading 24×7 performance |
| Recording technology | CMR (conventional magnetic recording) | All-CMR portfolio |
| Firmware | AgileArray™ | AgileArray with dual-plane balancing, TLER and RV sensors |
| MTBF | — | 2.5M hours |
| IronWolf Health Management | Included | Included |
| Rescue Data Recovery Services | 3 years complimentary | 3 years complimentary |
| Limited warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
Will the IronWolf work in my NAS?
IronWolf drives are thoroughly tested for compatibility with top NAS brands like Asustor, QNAP and Synology.
They offer broad compatibility with a wide range of NAS systems and are designed to work seamlessly in multi-bay NAS systems, ensuring reliable performance for home, small office and business environments.
For the best performance and to ensure seamless integration, Seagate recommends consulting your NAS vendor’s compatibility list for the most up-to-date approved NAS drives. Our specialists will verify compatibility against your specific enclosure before you buy.
IronWolf drives in production NAS systems
How teams put IronWolf drives to work in production NAS environments.
IronWolf datasheet
Seagate documentation for this drive, hosted on our CDN.
Seagate IronWolf: frequently asked questions
Performance, compatibility, health management and procurement answers for the IronWolf NAS drive.
The IronWolf NAS hard drive offers speeds up to 7200 RPM, a 180TB per year workload rating, multi-bay compatibility and ongoing support from IronWolf Health Management. It delivers sustained data rates up to 180MB/s and burst speeds of 6Gb/s.
IronWolf is compatible with one- to eight-bay NAS systems, home media servers, personal cloud storage, small offices and workstations. For larger or enterprise multi-bay arrays, IronWolf Pro is the right choice.
NAS hard drives are specifically designed for 24×7 operation, high performance and multi-user access in network-attached storage systems. Unlike regular hard drives, NAS drives are optimized for RAID configurations, vibration resistance and reliability under heavy workloads.
AgileArray™ is the NAS-tuned firmware in IronWolf drives. Together with CMR technology it ensures smooth RAID performance, reduced vibration and efficient power management — ideal for heavy workloads and 24×7 operation.
IronWolf Health Management actively monitors drive status in compatible NAS systems, providing real-time health updates and preventative measures. It helps protect data with prevention, intervention and recovery recommendations to secure peak system health, reducing downtime and ensuring long-term data integrity.
Yes. Three years of complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services are included with all IronWolf drives, so users don’t incur high recovery costs. In-house secure facilities with an industry-leading 95% success rate enable recovery after accidental data corruption or drive damage. Rescue services are not available in all countries.
Yes. IronWolf drives are optimized for power efficiency, reducing energy consumption in always-on NAS environments. Low power draw and advanced power management help minimize heat and operational costs while maintaining high performance for continuous workloads.
Our storage specialists are here to help you find the right solution for your data challenges. BlueAlly (DiskDataWorks.com) is an authorized Seagate reseller — call 844-356-5142 or request a quote online.
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