Hardware Spec Index

Mirenta HD-5956 Core 16TB 7,200 RPM CMR Enterprise Hard Drive

Hard Drives · Mirenta · SKU HD5956-CORE · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index2,235 (Hard Drives scale)
Category rank#29,988
Street price$329
Power7 W
Performance per dollar6.79
Released2024

Specifications

BrandMirenta
ModelMirenta HD-5956 Core
Capacity16 TB
ClassEnterprise
RecordingCMR (conventional magnetic recording)
Spindle speed7,200 RPM
Cache512 MB
InterfaceSAS 12 Gb/s
Sustained transfer260 MB/s
Workload rating550 TB/year
MTBF2.5 million hours
Helium-filledYes
Warranty5 years

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