Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Hard Drive Gets 33% Price Cut at Newegg
Seagate's 4TB IronWolf ST4000VN006 hard drive is now $187 at Newegg, down 33% from $279.99, offering affordable storage for NAS and desktop use.
The drive features CMR recording, a 5400 RPM spindle speed, a 256MB cache, and a SATA 6Gb/s interface. It is rated for 24/7 operation and supports workloads of up to 180TB per year. Seagate's AgileArray technology aims to improve reliability and RAID performance in compatible multi-bay systems, making the drive particularly suited for NAS use.
TechRadar notes that the drive's flexibility is a key selling point. Its standard 3.5-inch SATA interface means it can be installed in a variety of compatible systems, while its NAS-specific features are beneficial when the drive runs continuously or alongside other drives. CMR recording makes it well suited for sustained writing and RAID environments, and the 180TB/year workload rating distinguishes it from typical everyday HDDs.
On supported NAS hardware, buyers can access Seagate's IronWolf Health Management for drive-health monitoring and recommendations. Seagate also includes three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services with the drive, though availability varies by country.
TechRadar's review reference notes that the 8TB version of the IronWolf earned a four-star rating, with praise for CMR technology, AgileArray firmware, smooth RAID performance, reduced vibration, and efficient power management. The reviewer also highlighted the 180TB per year workload rating, RV sensors, the three-year warranty, and bundled Rescue Data Recovery Services as defining features.
The $187 price is not the lowest seen for the ST4000VN006; it sold for $169.99 in May of this year, according to TechRadar. However, the current deal still represents a solid offer for those seeking inexpensive bulk storage.
This 5400 RPM mechanical drive is best suited for bulk storage, backups, media libraries, servers, and NAS duties rather than as primary storage for operating systems or applications requiring high speed. Potential buyers intending to use the drive in a NAS should check the manufacturer's compatibility list before ordering, as compatibility between a specific NAS enclosure and drive model should not be assumed.