Nytro 5000 Series · PCIe Gen5 NVMe
Nytro 5060 NVMe SSD
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Unmatched performance with PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD technology. Blazing speed, exceptional reliability and industry-leading efficiency for your most demanding workloads.
PCIe Gen5 doubles the throughput of the previous generation
Removes data bottlenecks and provides consistent response times
In a 2.5-inch form factor; up to 15.36TB in E3.S
Robust reliability and endurance at 2.5M MTBF
What is the Nytro 5060 NVMe SSD?
Harness blazing speed, exceptional reliability and industry-leading efficiency with the Nytro 5060 Enterprise NVMe SSD. Designed for enterprise and data center environments, it delivers consistent throughput, low latency and robust endurance to power your most demanding workloads — from virtualization and analytics to mission-critical databases.
Best-in-class performance — this PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD doubles the throughput and IOPS of the previous generation, delivering the next level of performance. Blistering 14.9GB/s bandwidth and up to 3.3M IOPS removes data bottlenecks and provides consistent response times, meeting the demanding requirement of high-performance applications.
Boosted capacity in ultra-dense environments — up to 30.72TB in a 2.5-inch form factor and up to 15.36TB in an E3.S form factor.
Robust reliability and endurance with 1 and 3 DWPD at 2.5M MTBF — move massive enterprise data for the long haul. OCP NVMe SSD 2.0 support enables efficient and scalable deployment in data centers.
What does PCIe Gen5 give the Nytro 5060 at 14.9GB/s and 3.3M IOPS?
Six capabilities Seagate calls out for this PCIe Gen5 enterprise SSD.
PCIe Gen5 Performance
Doubles the throughput and IOPS of the previous generation — 14.9GB/s bandwidth and up to 3.3M IOPS, meeting the demanding requirement of high-performance applications.
Ultra-Dense Capacity
Up to 30.72TB in a 2.5-inch form factor and up to 15.36TB in an E3.S form factor, for the densest possible flash tier per rack unit.
1 and 3 DWPD
Robust reliability and endurance at 2.5M MTBF. Nytro 5360 is designed for read-intensive workloads, while Nytro 5550 is built to endure mixed workloads.
Single or Dual Port
Dual-port models (5060H) are designed for high availability; single-port models (5060S) meet your applications' needs at lower cost.
Hardware-Based Encryption
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) models support the TCG standard to help keep valuable data secure.
Low Latency, High QoS
Low latency and high quality of service deliver improved responsiveness and enhanced user experience for data center applications.
How does dual-port support give the Nytro 5060 high availability?
Broad OS-compatibility and high-availability integration.
Seamlessly compatible with Linux and Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, the Nytro 5060 enterprise SSD supports both single and dual-port configurations for maximum flexibility. Its dual-port capability offers high data availability and uninterrupted access for mission-critical enterprise applications.
Designed to deliver improved responsiveness and a superior user experience, the Nytro 5060 optimizes performance for data center applications, resulting in faster access, smoother operations and consistent reliability for mission-critical workloads.
How easy is the Nytro 5060 to deploy and hot-swap?
Streamlined deployment and effortless maintenance.
Engineered for easy and flexible deployment, the Nytro 5060 allows effortless serviceability and low-maintenance operation. Its streamlined design reduces setup time and simplifies upgrades, making it ideal for fast-paced enterprise and data center environments.
Effortless serviceability and maintenance comes with no downtime requirements, and hot-swap capability makes SSD addition, removal or replacement straightforward. OCP NVMe SSD 2.0 support enables efficient and scalable deployment in data centers, and the drive is operating system friendly for easy integration with Linux and Microsoft.
Nytro 5060 specifications
Headline specifications from the Seagate Nytro 5060 datasheet (DS11.5-2502US).
| Interface | PCIe Gen5 NVMe |
|---|---|
| Port options | Dual-port (5060H) for high availability · single-port (5060S) |
| Maximum capacity | 30.72TB (2.5-inch) · 15.36TB (E3.S) |
| Form factors | 2.5-inch · E3.S |
| Bandwidth | 14.9GB/s |
| Maximum IOPS | Up to 3.3M |
| Lifetime endurance | 1 and 3 DWPD (drive writes per day) |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Workload optimization | Nytro 5360 read-intensive · Nytro 5550 mixed workloads |
| Quality of service | Low latency and high QoS for improved responsiveness |
| Serviceability | No downtime requirements · hot-swap capability |
| Security | Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) models support the TCG standard |
| Data center standards | OCP NVMe SSD 2.0 support |
| Operating system support | Linux and Microsoft® Windows® |
Specifications are taken from the Seagate Nytro 5060 SSD datasheet (DS11.5-2502US). This product is available through select distributors — contact a BlueAlly specialist for availability and the exact SKU. Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) are not available in all models or countries and may require TCG-compliant host or controller support.
How does the Nytro 5060 compare with the other five Nytro SSDs?
Six drives across three series — laid out side by side so you can spot the right interface, capacity and endurance for your workload.
| Nytro 1361 | Nytro 1370 | Nytro 4350 | Nytro 5350 | Nytro 5550 | Nytro 5060 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s | SATA 6Gb/s | PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe | PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe | PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe | PCIe Gen5 NVMe |
| Maximum capacity | 3.84TB | 15TB | 1.92TB | 15TB | 12.8TB | 30.72TB (2.5-in) · 15.36TB (E3.S) |
| Form factor | 2.5-in × 7mm | 2.5-in | M.2 2280 | 2.5-in × 15mm | 2.5-in × 15mm | 2.5-in · E3.S |
| Workload profile | Read-intensive | Read-intensive | Mixed use | Read-intensive | Mixed use | Read-intensive (5360) · Mixed (5550) |
| Endurance (DWPD) | 1 DWPD | Enterprise-grade | 1 DWPD | 1 DWPD | 3 DWPD | 1 and 3 DWPD |
| Sequential read | 530MB/s | SATA line rate | PCIe Gen4 bandwidth | 7400MB/s | 7400MB/s | 14.9GB/s |
| Random read IOPS | 94,000 | — | — | up to 1.7M | up to 1.7M | up to 3.3M |
| MTBF | 2M hours | — | 2M hours | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours |
| NAND flash type | 3D TLC (112-layer BiCS5) | 3D NAND | 3D TLC | 3D eTLC | 3D eTLC | 3D NAND |
| Power-loss data protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Self-encrypting (SED) | Optional (TCG Opal) | — | — | Optional (TCG) | Optional (TCG) | Optional (TCG) |
| Limited warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
The Nytro 5060 in a Seagate storage architecture
Where our solution architects place enterprise flash in a Seagate storage architecture.
Nytro 5060 datasheet
Seagate documentation for this drive, hosted on our CDN.
Nytro 5060 NVMe SSD: frequently asked questions
Performance, capacity, availability and procurement answers for the Nytro 5060.
The Nytro 5060 is Seagate’s PCIe Gen5 enterprise NVMe SSD. Designed for enterprise and data center environments, it delivers consistent throughput, low latency and robust endurance to power your most demanding workloads, from virtualization and analytics to mission-critical databases.
This PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD doubles the throughput and IOPS of the previous generation. Blistering 14.9GB/s bandwidth and up to 3.3M IOPS removes data bottlenecks and provides consistent response times, meeting the demanding requirement of high-performance applications.
Up to 30.72TB in a 2.5-inch form factor and up to 15.36TB in an E3.S form factor — boosted capacity for ultra-dense environments.
The Nytro 5060 offers the choice between dual-port models (5060H) designed for high availability, or single-port models (5060S) that meet your applications' needs. Dual-port capability offers high data availability and uninterrupted access for mission-critical enterprise applications.
Robust reliability and endurance with 1 and 3 DWPD at 2.5M MTBF, so you can move massive enterprise data for the long haul. Highly optimized variants target read-intensive and mixed workloads respectively.
It is seamlessly compatible with Linux and Microsoft® Windows®, and carries OCP NVMe SSD 2.0 support for efficient and scalable deployment in data centers.
Yes. Effortless serviceability and maintenance with no downtime requirements, and hot-swap capability for easy SSD addition, removal or replacement. Its streamlined design reduces setup time and simplifies upgrades.
Yes. Hardware-based encryption Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) models support the TCG standard to help keep valuable data secure. SED models are not available in all models or countries and may require TCG-compliant host or controller support.
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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