Hardware Spec Index

Mirenta HD-8979 Max 20TB 7,200 RPM CMR Enterprise Hard Drive

Hard Drives · Mirenta · SKU HD8979-MAX · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index2,381 (Hard Drives scale)
Category rank#40,245
Street price$349
Power8 W
Performance per dollar6.82
Released2026

Specifications

BrandMirenta
ModelMirenta HD-8979 Max
Capacity20 TB
ClassEnterprise
RecordingCMR (conventional magnetic recording)
Spindle speed7,200 RPM
Cache512 MB
InterfaceSAS 12 Gb/s
Sustained transfer280 MB/s
Workload rating550 TB/year
MTBF2.5 million hours
Helium-filledYes
Warranty5 years

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