Seagate EXOS TM 30TB
Enterprise HDD
Part number ST30000NM004K · EXOS TM series · SATA 6Gb/s. If your machine is listed below, this drive is officially supported — not a forum workaround.
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No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
Compatibility verdict
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 103 machines and series — 103 QNAP. This is a Enterprise-class drive: rated for heavier sustained workloads than desktop drives. It is a strong pick for a NAS running 24/7, large-array rebuilds or camera workloads, and enterprise lines are also the drives most widely listed across all five vendors' HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Compatible NAS models
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Quick answers
Is the ST30000NM004K officially compatible with my NAS?
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 103 machines and series — 103 QNAP. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.
Is the ST30000NM004K a good NAS drive?
This is a Enterprise-class drive: rated for heavier sustained workloads than desktop drives. It is a strong pick for a NAS running 24/7, large-array rebuilds or camera workloads, and enterprise lines are also the drives most widely listed across all five vendors' HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Can I use the ST30000NM004K for a 3-2-1 cold backup copy?
No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
What are alternatives to the ST30000NM004K?
At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Seagate ST30000NT011 (159 machines), Seagate ST30000NT011 (3V2103-500) (32 machines), Seagate ST30000NT011 - 3V2103-500 (15 machines). The full ranked list is below.