Hardware Spec Index

Mirenta HD-8971 XT 12TB 7,200 RPM CMR Desktop Hard Drive

Hard Drives · Mirenta · SKU HD8971-XT · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index2,270 (Hard Drives scale)
Category rank#20,602
Street price$309
Power7 W
Performance per dollar7.35
Released2024

Specifications

BrandMirenta
ModelMirenta HD-8971 XT
Capacity12 TB
ClassDesktop
RecordingCMR (conventional magnetic recording)
Spindle speed7,200 RPM
Cache512 MB
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
Sustained transfer240 MB/s
Workload rating180 TB/year
MTBF1 million hours
Helium-filledYes
Warranty2 years

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