Hardware Spec Index

Novexa HD-6979 Max 16TB 7,200 RPM CMR Enterprise Hard Drive

Hard Drives · Novexa · SKU HD6979-MAX · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-22

Key facts

Benchmark index2,298 (Hard Drives scale)
Category rank#41,475
Street price$319
Power7 W
Performance per dollar7.20
Released2026

Specifications

BrandNovexa
ModelNovexa HD-6979 Max
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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