We are sorry, that product is no longer in stock.

Seagate Ironwolf Pro named best hard drive 2024.

European Hardware Association (EHA) — nine of the continent’s largest independent tech news and reviews sites — named Seagate Ironwolf™ Pro best hard drive for 2024.

For the past 10 years, the EHA has come together to shine a spotlight on companies that push the boundaries of technology. More than 100 expert editors from Europe’s leading tech publications nominate and vote for the best in the market across several categories.

A multi-bay NAS system and the IronWolf hard drive next to it.

NAS-optimised hard drives.

IronWolf® NAS-optimised 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.

A multi-bay NAS system with a white check mark in a red circle graphic in the foreground.

High workload performance.

Designed for demanding environments, IronWolf NAS drives support up to 180 TB per year workloads. With up to 7,200 RPM spin speeds and sustained transfer rates of 180 MB/s, they deliver fast, reliable data access for file sharing, backups and media streaming.

IronWolf Health Management.

Integrated IronWolf Health Management¹ actively monitors drive status in compatible NAS systems. It provides real-time health updates and preventative measures, helping to reduce downtime and ensure long-term data integrity for critical workloads.

The inside components of a NAS hard drive in the foreground and a multi-bay NAS system in the background.

Multi-bay NAS system compatibility.

Engineered for multi-bay NAS systems, our NAS hard drives ensure smooth multi-user access. With rotational vibration sensors to reduce drive strain, they maintain peak performance in workstations, home media servers, and small business storage solutions.

A photo of the Seagate IronWolf hard drive.

Energy-efficient design for cost-effective operations.

IronWolf drives are optimised for power efficiency, reducing energy consumption in always-on NAS environments. With low power draw and advanced power management, they help minimise heat and operational costs while maintaining high performance for continuous workloads.

Drive health and data recovery.

IronWolf Health Management¹, helps protect data with prevention, intervention, and recovery recommendations to secure peak system health.

Three years of complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services² 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.

Learn More

A photo of a multi-bay NAS system with an IronWolf drive and small form camera.

NAS system compatibility.

IronWolf drives are thoroughly tested for compatibility with top NAS brands like Asustor, QNAP and Synology. 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.

Featured case studies.

NAS brings the wow factor to post-production.

Seagate and QNAP work together to enable ultra-efficient media editing and archiving for G6 Motion Control.

vertical-slider-robytech-case-study-desktop

Meet ever-increasing storage needs.

To ensure the integrity of their YouTube video content, “TechTuber” Robeytech sought out high-capacity, NAS-specialised storage drives from Seagate.

NAS hard drives frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about NAS drives, including setup, performance, compatibility, and maintenance, to help you make the most of your IronWolf drive.

What is the difference between a NAS hard drive and a regular hard drive?

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 optimised for RAID configurations, vibration resistance, and reliability under heavy workloads, making them ideal for NAS environments.

What NAS systems can this hard drive be used in?

IronWolf drives offer broad compatibility with a wide range of NAS systems, including popular brands like Asustor, QNAP and Synology. They are designed to work seamlessly in multi-bay NAS systems, ensuring reliable performance for home, small office, and business environments, and supporting diverse storage needs.

Seagate recommends checking the NAS vendor's compatibility list prior to purchasing a NAS hard drive.

What features does this NAS drive come equipped with?

The IronWolf NAS hard drive offers speeds up to 7,200 RPM, a 180 TB per year workload rating, multi-bay compatibility, and ongoing support from IronWolf Health Management. Review the product page for further information about the drive’s features.

At Seagate, we obsess over quality assurance.

You can count on a product that keeps getting high-quality scores over its lifetime — no matter when it’s tested.

See the difference.

Need assistance?

We’ll help you get the most out of your drive.

IronWolf hard drive support.

IHM 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. Please check with your Seagate sales representative for more details.

Products

Knowledge Base

Support Downloads

Articles

suggested searches

Read the Article

Read the Article

Read the Article

Seagate Ironwolf Pro named best hard drive 2024.

NAS-optimised hard drives.

High workload performance.

IronWolf Health Management.

Multi-bay NAS system compatibility.

Energy-efficient design for cost-effective operations.

Drive health and data recovery.

NAS system compatibility.

Choose your NAS drive.

Featured case studies.

NAS brings the wow factor to post-production.

Meet ever-increasing storage needs.

NAS hard drives frequently asked questions

At Seagate, we obsess over quality assurance.

Need assistance?