Hardware Spec Index

Novexa HD-3686 Pro 12TB 7,200 RPM CMR Desktop Hard Drive

Hard Drives · Novexa · SKU HD3686-PRO · Released 2025 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index1,478 (Hard Drives scale)
Category rank#36,414
Street price$159
Power7 W
Performance per dollar9.30
Released2025

Specifications

BrandNovexa
ModelNovexa HD-3686 Pro
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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