• About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
Real Hardware Reviews
RHR
  • Home
  • Reviews
    • All Reviews
    • Accessories
    • Processors (CPU)
    • GPU
    • Mobile
    • Games & Software
    • Systems
    • Cases
    • Tablet & Laptops
    • Ram
    • Storage
    • Motherboards
  • News
  • Off Topic
    • How To
    • Cryptocurrencies
No Result
View All Result
Real Hardware Reviews
RHR
  • Home
  • Reviews
    • All Reviews
    • Accessories
    • Processors (CPU)
    • GPU
    • Mobile
    • Games & Software
    • Systems
    • Cases
    • Tablet & Laptops
    • Ram
    • Storage
    • Motherboards
  • News
  • Off Topic
    • How To
    • Cryptocurrencies
No Result
View All Result
Real Hardware Reviews
RHR
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Recent

Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB Review

A Fan Favorite For a Reason

GaK_45 by GaK_45
June 25, 2024
in Recent, Reviews
Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB Review
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB Enterprise NAS Internal HDD Hard Drive – CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200...
Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB Enterprise NAS Internal HDD Hard Drive – CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 512MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage, Rescue Services (ST24000NT002)
Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB Enterprise NAS Internal HDD Hard Drive – CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200...
$439.99
$479.99
in stock
2 new from $439.99
as of May 8, 2025 9:32 pm
BUY NOW
Amazon.com
Last updated on May 8, 2025 9:32 pm
Jump to section

16. Closing Statement

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Specifications and Features
  • 3. Guardian Series Primer
  • 4. Multi-Tier Caching Technology Primer
  • 5. Tweaking for the Home User
  • 6. Closer Look
  • 7. Sequential Performance
  • 8. ATTO Disk Benchmark
  • 9. Crystal Diskmark & AS-SSD
  • 10. IOMeter
  • 11. Boot time and Data Transfer
  • 12. Adobe & VMWare
  • 13. Game Load Time
  • 14. Partial and Full Drive Performance
  • 15. Score Card and Summary
  • 16. Closing Statement

Final Score: 92% / 92 out of 100

As we made mention multiple times in the Exos X24 24TB review, firmware is now the most blatantly obvious difference between the modern IronWolf Pro and Exos X series. Even then few will ever notice a big enough difference between the two models outside of true Enterprise environments. Both models are just that fast, stay fast that long, and generally speaking are just that good. These improvements mean that the 24TB generation of the IronWolf Pro series will be more than up to meeting the demands of a SOHO server, Small (and maybe even Medium) Business servers, and be excellent choices for home users. So if you fall into any of these categories rest assured the IronWolf Pro 24TB is a safe, reliable, choice.

Such a blanker statement was not always the case. Not that long ago the large NAS grade IronWolf Pro’s were not made to (nearly) the same exacting standard as the Enterprise grade Exos X series. That is why they came with lower Total Drive Write ratings and quite honestly if you stuck say an IronWolf X16 in the same environment as what the Exos X16 thrive in you were going to have a bad day. A bad day where the Total Cost of Ownership quickly balloons out of control. Instead of such extreme scenarios the older ‘Wolf Pro models were designed to be excellent at SO/HO, NAS and small business environments… and with their lower asking price were ‘no brainers’ for home users who do not stress their Data or Game drive anywhere close to what even an entry level, 8 bay NAS 8 appliance does.

That all remains true for this new breed of IronWolf Pro’s, but Seagate then upped the ante and made them be at least able to whistle the Enterprise tune. Yes. This new generation of ‘wolf Pros are still not going to be optimal for mega-sized build outs, but they certainly will do a lot better than the older models… and everything below such extreme scenarios as 90 drives in a single 4U server they will be decent (48 bay) to very good choice (anything below 48 drives in one 4U chassis). So much so that maybe edge cases like slightly better write vs. slightly better read will tip the scales in one direction over the other. Alternatively, maybe the fact that Exos X has better data retention and security (aka Super-Parity firmware) will tip it the other way. Maybe even just the fact that IronWolf Pro comes with three years of free Data Recovery and interact better with most NAS appliance’s OS better than the Exos X will make the difference. It really will come down to a case by case judgement call in such niche, edge cases.

No matter what choice you make, it is typically going to be hard to make a bad decision when opting for one over the other. Put bluntly, by Seagate focusing in on only a couple models and EOLing the rest the surviving models are now built to an even higher standard than ever before. In the case of the IronWolf Pro this means what once was a good and solid performer is now an excellent, reliable option for a wide range of scenarios. So unless you are buying for a Data Center the IronWolf Pro should be on your short list and deserve serious consideration before just reaching for the Exos X series. They may just surprise you… especially if you can find them on sale for noticeably less than what the Exos X24 (rightfully) demands.

Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB Review 47 Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB Review 48

The Review

Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB

92% Score

Choosing between the Seagate IronWolf Pro and the Exos X series is tough to go wrong. Seagate's focus on fewer models has improved their quality, making the IronWolf Pro an excellent and reliable choice for many uses. Unless you're buying for a data center, the IronWolf Pro should be a top contender, especially if it's on sale for less than the Exos X24.

Review Breakdown

  • Performance 0%
  • Technological Innovation 0%
  • Build Quality & Warranty 0%
  • Value 0%
Jump to section

16. Closing Statement

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Specifications and Features
  • 3. Guardian Series Primer
  • 4. Multi-Tier Caching Technology Primer
  • 5. Tweaking for the Home User
  • 6. Closer Look
  • 7. Sequential Performance
  • 8. ATTO Disk Benchmark
  • 9. Crystal Diskmark & AS-SSD
  • 10. IOMeter
  • 11. Boot time and Data Transfer
  • 12. Adobe & VMWare
  • 13. Game Load Time
  • 14. Partial and Full Drive Performance
  • 15. Score Card and Summary
  • 16. Closing Statement
Page 16 of 16
Previous 12345678910111213141516 Next
Tags: comparisonData CenterData StorageExos X serieshard driveshigh qualityIronwolf properformancereliablesaleSeagatestorage solutions
ADVERTISEMENT
GaK_45

GaK_45

"Knowledgeable, opinionated and not afraid to ask the questions you can’t or won’t." GaK_45's combination of multiple industry certifications(MCSE, CCNA, various CompTIA, etc), and over twenty years' experience in the computer industry allows him to provide detailed analysis that is as trustworthy as it is practical.

Next Post
MSI MPG Z790 Carbon MAX WiFi II Review

MSI MPG Z790 Carbon MAX WiFi II Review

Leave Comment

Recommended.

EACH G2100 Headset

EACH G2100 Headset

January 28, 2016
ZenFone 4 PRO Review

ZenFone 4 PRO Review

ADVERTISEMENT

Trending.

Crucial Pro DDR5-5600 128GB Review

Crucial Pro DDR5-5600 128GB Review

Seagate Exos X18 Review

Seagate Exos X18 Review

Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB Review

Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB Review

Seagate Exos X24 Review

Seagate Exos X24 Review

MSI BE6500 WiFi 7 USB Review

MSI BE6500 WiFi 7 USB Review

Real Hardware Reviews

© 2013 - 2024 | Powered by Real Hardware Reviews

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Editorial & Disclosure Policy

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Reviews
    • All Reviews
    • Accessories
    • Processors (CPU)
    • GPU
    • Mobile
    • Games & Software
    • Systems
    • Cases
    • Tablet & Laptops
    • Ram
    • Storage
    • Motherboards
  • News
  • Off Topic
    • How To
    • Cryptocurrencies

© 2013 - 2024 | Powered by Real Hardware Reviews

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
x