ST24000DM001 - CMR or SMR?

CMR

The Seagate BarraCuda 24TB (ST24000DM001) uses CMR recording.

Verified against: Seagate BarraCuda 3.5in data sheet DS2131 · Checked

What this means for you

Conventional recording writes tracks side by side without overlap, so a write never forces the drive to rewrite neighbouring data. That makes the ST24000DM001 safe for every use including RAID, ZFS, a NAS, and anything with sustained random writes. A rebuild or a resilver on this drive behaves the way the array expects, which is the whole reason the distinction matters. There is no recording-technology reason to avoid this drive for any workload.

Specifications

Model numberST24000DM001
BrandSeagate
FamilyBarraCuda
Capacity24TB
Form factor3.5"
Rotational speed7200 RPM
Cache512 MB
Recording technologyCMR
Workload rate120 TB/year
Warranty2 years
StatusCurrent
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BarraCuda 24TB ST24000DM001
$709.80 · $29.58/TB
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Frequently asked questions

Is the ST24000DM001 CMR or SMR?

It is CMR. That comes from Seagate BarraCuda 3.5in data sheet DS2131, which is Seagate's own documentation for this exact part number rather than a capacity-level summary or a retailer listing.

Can I use the ST24000DM001 in a NAS or RAID array?

Yes. Conventional recording means a write never forces neighbouring tracks to be rewritten, so rebuilds and resilvers behave normally. There is no recording-technology objection to this drive in an array, check the workload rating and warranty for your duty cycle separately.

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