The Seagate Exos X18 ST16000NM000J is a 16 TB internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments requiring high capacity and reliable performance. This 3.5-inch SATA drive (SATA/600) is suitable for hyperscale cloud data centers and large-scale data storage applications. It addresses the need for maximizing storage density within rack spaces, offering a substantial capacity for petabytes per rack. The drive features a helium-sealed design, contributing to lower power consumption and reduced weight, which can optimize total cost of ownership. It incorporates enhanced caching for consistent performance and includes PowerBalance technology to manage power consumption efficiently. Digital environmental sensors monitor internal conditions, and Seagate Secure features facilitate secure drive retirement. With a 2.5 million hour MTBF rating and a 5-year limited warranty, it is built for continuous 24x7 operation in demanding IT infrastructure.
The Seagate Exos X18 ST16000NM000J utilizes a SATA interface with an access speed of 6.0 Gb/s, also known as SATA/600.
This hard drive operates at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, which contributes to its performance in data transfer and access.
The drive has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 2,500,000 hours and a Reliability Rating at Full 24x7 Operation (AFR) of 0.35%.
Yes, the Seagate Exos X18 ST16000NM000J includes hot-plug support, allowing for installation or removal while the system is running.
ST16000NM000J - Seagate Exos X18 ST16000NM000J 16 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA/600) | SKU HD-ST16T0J