Seagate ST16000VN001 · IronWolf 16TB

Model code

ST16000VN001

Identifier scope

Official model designation, not a verified ordering part number. Region, revision and bundle require separate confirmation.

Manufacturer model

IronWolf 16TB

Capacity

16TB

Interface

SATA 6Gb/s

Form factor

3.5-inch; 26.11mm height

Rotation speed

7200 rpm

Buffer

256 MB

Recording technology

CMR

Drive design

Helium

NAS drive bays supported

1–8 bays (manufacturer rating; host validation required)

Workload rating

180 TB/year

Max sustained transfer rate OD

240 MB/s

RV sensor

Yes

Error recovery control

Yes

Dual-plane balance

Yes

Power-on rating

8760 hours/year

MTBF

1,000,000 hours (population statistic)

Average idle power

5.1 W

Documented selection limits

Check exact SATA/SAS host and backplane, drive dimensions, sector format, firmware and security requirements. SED/FIPS variants can require a TCG-compatible controller and vary by region. No stock, lifecycle or universal compatibility promise; MTBF is a population statistic, not the lifespan of a particular drive.

Specification source: Seagate ↗
Checked against documentation: 17.10.2026

“Up to” figures follow manufacturer test conditions; real throughput depends on workload and host system.