I purchased (2) 12-tb: anyone knows why i get 10.91-tb for each? why are we short?

Hard drive manufacturers use base 10 for size. So 1 TB = 10**12 bytes. Your system uses base 2 for counting, so 1 TiB = 2**40 bytes. A base 2 TiB is larger than a base 10 TB. The actual name for a base 2 terabyte is a tebibyte, or TiB. A base 10 TB is TB or terabyte.

Can this be used as a normal hdd storage drive for a desktop pc?

Quick answer YES The more complete answer starts with 'WHY'? First, NAS rated disks are typically more expensive than desktop drives. They are built for different use expectations. One of the answers mentioned always leaving the system powered on. Most NAS setups are powered on and left on. They do not power cycle (and more importantly heat cycle) with any regularity. As such, the drives are built to operate in that environment. Another answer mentioned RPMs and many NAS drives spin at 5400/5900 RPMs. This means that the place on the platter where you file is stored takes longer to rotate around than it would on a typical desktop drive of 7200 RPM. Another answer mentioned vibration. The desktop is less vibration isolated (typically) than a NAS setup. Shop a 7200 (or faster) RPM disk or consider NVMe or SSD is the budget allows. You will not only likely save money initially but will have better performance in the longer term.

Is this drive smr if so i don't want it!

At least the IronWolf Pro drives are all CMR (=PMR), and not SMR. I think some of the smaller capacity non-Pro drives used to be SMR, but I think now even they are all CMR.

Does this drive come with sata cable?

No it's a bare drive no screws no cables.

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Seagate IronWolf 12TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage (ST12000VNZ008/ST12000VN0008)

Seagate IronWolf 12TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage (ST12000VNZ008/ST12000VN0008)

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Brand
Seagate
Color
NAS
Compatible Devices
Laptop Gaming
Connectivity Technology
SATA
Digital Storage Capacity
12 TB
Hard Disk Description
Mechanical

⚡7200 RPM blazing speed

💾12TB ultra-high capacity

🛡️1M hours MTBF reliability

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🚀 Elevate your NAS game with unstoppable storage power!

MASSIVE 12 TB STORAGE - Store your entire digital universe without compromise.
TURBOCHARGED 7200 RPM - Experience lightning-fast data access and seamless multitasking.
256 MB CACHE POWERHOUSE - Boosts file-sharing and RAID performance for demanding NAS setups.
IRON WOLF HEALTH MANAGEMENT - Proactively monitor drive health to avoid downtime and data loss.
RESCUE DATA RECOVERY INCLUDED - Sleep easy with 3 years of professional data recovery support.

The Seagate IronWolf 12TB NAS Internal Hard Drive is engineered for multi-user NAS environments, delivering 12TB capacity, 7200 RPM speed, and a 256MB cache for superior performance. Designed to minimize noise, vibration, and wear, it supports up to 8-bay NAS enclosures with SATA 6Gb/s connectivity. Integrated IronWolf Health Management ensures proactive monitoring, backed by a 1 million hour MTBF and a 3-year limited warranty plus Rescue Data Recovery service for ultimate peace of mind.

Specifications

ASIN	B084ZTSMWF
Additional Features	Data Recovery Service
Best Sellers Rank	#1 in Internal Hard Drives
Brand	Seagate
Built-In Media	IronWolf™ 12TB SATA
Cache Memory Installed Size	256
Color	NAS
Compatible Devices	Laptop,Gaming Console,Camera
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (12,808)
Data Transfer Rate	6 Gigabits Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	12 TB
Enclosure Material	Metal
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Hard-Drive Size	12 TB
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	5.79"L x 4.01"W x 1.03"Th
Item Weight	1.43 Pounds
Manufacturer	Seagate
Media Speed	240
Mfr Part Number	ST12000VNZ008/N0008
Model Name	ST12000VN0008/ST12000VNZ008
Model Number	ST12000VN0008/ST12000VNZ008
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	180 Megabytes Per Second
Specific Uses For Product	business, personal
UPC	763649136348
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	3 Year Limited

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