Seagate Exos X18 16TB ST16000NM000J SATA 3.5-inch hard drive

Seagate Exos X18 16TB ST16000NM000J SATA 3.5-inch hard drive

Maximum capacity and reliability for demanding applications

Product Description

The Seagate Exos X18 16TB is an advanced enterprise-class hard drive designed for hyperscale data centers, big data applications and high-density RAID systems. With a 16TB capacity and 7200 RPM speed, it delivers unparalleled performance and reliability in environments requiring 24/7 continuous operation

Key features

• High Capacity: 16TB for maximum rack space efficiency.
• Performance: 7200 RPM spinning speed and SATA III 6 Gbps interface enable data transfers of up to 261 MB/s.
• Reliability: 2.5 million hours of Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and an annual failure rate of 0.35%.
• Energy efficiency: PowerBalance™ technology optimizes power consumption, reducing operating costs.
• Advanced design: Sealed helium enclosure reduces weight and energy consumption while increasing durability and leakage protection.
• Environmental monitoring: Built-in digital sensors monitor internal conditions for optimal performance.
• Data security: Seagate Secure™ features enable safe and fast drive retirement.

Technical specifications

Parameter	Value
Capacity	16 TB
Format	3.5 inches
Interface	SATA III 6 Gb/s
Rotational speed	7200 rpm
Cache memory	256 MB
Mean time without failure (MTBF)	2.5 million hours
Workload factor (Workload)	550 TB/year
Power consumption (operation)	9,4 W
Power consumption (idle)	5,1 W
Dimensions (H x W x D)	26.1 mm x 101.85 mm x 147 mm
Weight	670 g

Applications

• Scalable hyperscale applications and cloud data centers.
• Expandable hyperscale data centers.
• Big data applications requiring high capacity and performance.
• High-density RAID systems.
• Enterprise-class external storage arrays.
• Distributed file systems such as Hadoop and Ceph.
• Backup and restore in enterprise environments.
• Centralized monitoring systems.

User benefits

1. Maximizing space: High capacity allows more data to be stored on fewer drives, reducing occupied rack space.
2. Reduced operating costs: Energy efficiency and reliability reduce operating and maintenance costs.
3. Data security: Advanced security features protect data from unauthorized access and facilitate secure drive retirement.
4. Application flexibility: The drive's versatility makes it suitable for a variety of applications, from data centers to surveillance systems.

The Seagate Exos X18 16TB is the ideal solution for professionals looking for a reliable, high-performance hard drive for demanding applications.