The latest range of NAS HDDs from Seagate do include both IronWolf and IronWolf Pro, each covering different markets: the IronWolf is built specifically for connected homes, SOHO, and SMB NAS, does arrive in a wide capacity range, has AgileArray NAS optimization, rotational vibration sensors (from 4TB up to 12TB models), features optional rescue services and is multi-user optimized with a 180 TB/year user workload rate. When discussing about IronWolf Pro, these are oriented towards commercial and enterprise NASes, do feature the same Agile-Array NAS optimization, but the rotational vibration sensors are available as standard for all capacities (2TB up to 12TB) and the same goes for the rescue services. The Pros are also rated for 300 TB/year user workload rates, and while the IronWolf vanilla is covered by a 3-year warranty, the Pros do have a 5-year long warranty service.

Thanks to Synology France and Seagate, we were able to receive one 4TB sample of the IronWolf series, in a bulk format:

On the top drive cover, we will get to see a sticker with lots of information such as the internal HDD code name, its product serial numbers, the currently installed firmware, power rating, date of manufacture and more!

The lower right corner of the sticker does inform us of the utilized data transfer standard, but also the fact that this drive features Advanced Format 4K sectors:

Here are also some shots on the lateral sides of the IronWolf NAS 4TB:

A closer look does reveal the SATA Data/Power connectors, but also some additional factory pins:

On the bottom area of the drive, we will get to see the electronic board, which does also power the 5900RPM motor (7200RPM motors are available only beginning with 6TB versions):