Seagate Exos X18 3.5" 16TB, 7200 RPM, 256MB, SATA III Hard Drive, Enterprise

The Seagate Exos X18 is a 16 TB internal hard drive engineered for enterprise servers, high-capacity storage systems, and network-attached storage (NAS). It utilizes a standard 3.5-inch form factor and connects via a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, facilitating integration into hyperscale and cloud data center infrastructures. This model is constructed to manage demanding, high-density storage workloads where consistent data availability is critical for operations.

Performance is driven by a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 256 MB cache, which support efficient data retrieval for sustained enterprise workloads. The drive is built for continuous 24/7 operation and includes end-to-end data protection to maintain integrity from host to storage. For security, it incorporates Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology, providing hardware-based data encryption that protects information at rest without impacting system performance.

• 16 TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch internal form factor
• SATA 6 Gbit/s interface
• 7200 RPM spindle speed
• 256 MB cache buffer
• Integrated rotational vibration (RV) sensors
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) for hardware security
• Designed for 24/7 continuous operation
• Supports hot-swap system integration
• 2,500,000-hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• 5.3 W power consumption while idle
• 4.16 ms average latency