SEAGATE EXOS X18 16 TB SATA III 256 MB 3.5" -HARD DRIVE

The Seagate Exos X18 16 TB is an enterprise-class hard drive designed for data centers, servers, NAS systems, and other 24/7 storage solutions. The Exos series is known for its high reliability, large capacity, and helium-sealed design, which improves energy efficiency and reduces heat generation. The drive offers enterprise-grade performance for storing large data volumes, backups, and archiving.

Technical Specifications

Model Series: Seagate Exos X18
Storage Capacity: 16 TB
Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive (HDD)
Size: 3.5"
Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Cache: 256 MB
Recording Technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
Format: 512e / 4Kn
Helium-Sealed Design: Yes
Average Transfer Rate: up to 261 MB/s
Workload Limit: 550 TB/year
MTBF: 2.5 million hours
Error Rate: 1 error per 10¹⁵ bits read
Usage: 24/7 continuous operation
Power Consumption (idle): approx. 5.3 W
Power Consumption (active): approx. 9.4 W
Vibration Sensors (RV Sensors): Yes
Hot-Plug Support: Yes
Security: Seagate Secure support depending on model
Weight: approx. 670 g
Warranty: 5 years

The Seagate Exos X18 16 TB offers large storage capacity, high operational reliability, and enterprise-grade performance. Its 7200 RPM rotational speed, 256 MB cache, CMR recording technology, and helium-sealed design make it an excellent choice for data centers, servers, NAS systems, backups, and large file archives. The drive is designed for continuous operation in demanding environments where reliability, energy efficiency, and capacity are paramount.