User Manual

Best-Fit Applications
Legacy mainstream applications
requiring 512n block size
Hyperscale applications/cloud data
centers with replicated storage
Scale-out data centers and Big Data
analytics
High-capacity density RAID storage
Mainstream enterprise external storage
arrays (SAN, NAS, DAS)
Distributed file systems, including
Hadoop and Ceph
Enterprise backup and restore—D2D,
virtual tape
Centralized surveillance
DATA SHEET
Trusted. Efficient. Versatile.
Exos 7E2
The Seagate
®
Exos
™
7E2 enterprise hard drives with 1TB and 2TB capacities are
specifically designed to address the needs of storing unstructured data cost-
effectively. The traditional 512-native format with a 6Gb/s SATA interface ensures
easy integration into legacy storage servers and systems.
Reliable Data Center-Grade Hard Drive Within Reach
The Exos 7E2 hard drives support up to 2TB per drive,
1
offering economical storage for traditional
512-native infrastructures requiring a highly reliable enterprise hard drive. Exos 7E2 provides the
most cost-effective, reliable access to unstructured data in bulk storage applications. Built on field-
proven 9th generation conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology, the Exos 7E8 drive
helps to catalyze the datasphere, enabling data center architects and IT professionals to deliver
trusted performance, rock-solid reliability, ironclad security and low TCO for demanding 24×7
operations.
Robust Bulk Data Storage for a 24×7 World
The Exos 7E2 hard drives are proven, enterprise-class hard drives with enterprise-grade reliability
backed by a 2 million hour MTBF rating. With state-of-the-art cache, on the fly error-correction
algorithms and rotational vibration design, the Exos 7E2 helps ensure consistent performance in
replicated and RAID multi-drive systems.
Consistent, High Performance and Compatibility for Legacy
Data Center Applications
Meet your storage workload requirements with the most efficient and cost-effective SATA 6Gb/s
drive in a 3.5-inch data center footprint. With user-definable innovative technology advancements
like PowerChoice
™
and Seagate RAID Rebuild
®
, you can tailor your bulk storage requirements for
even greater improvements in your TCO.
Enhanced Enterprise Reliability, Data Protection and Security
The Exos 7E2 series delivers firmware security features to help protect data where it lives—on the
drive. Exos 7E2 hard drives safeguard firmware with authentic Secure Downloads & Diagnostics.
1 Seagate recommends validating your configuaration with your HBA/RAID controller manufacturer to ensure full capacity capabilities.