Seagate Exos X18 3.5" 12TB, 7200 RPM, 256MB, SAS Hard Drive, Enterprise

The Seagate Exos X18 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive engineered for high-capacity enterprise storage applications. With a 12 TB capacity and a 7200 RPM spindle speed, it is built to handle the data requirements of servers and large-scale storage systems. The drive utilizes a SATA 6 Gbit/s interface, providing standard connectivity for integration into various data center hardware configurations. Its design is focused on delivering high-density, reliable storage for bulk data environments.

This HDD is rated for continuous 24/7 operation and has a workload rate limit of 550 TB per year. To maintain performance in multi-drive systems, it incorporates Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors that mitigate the effects of chassis vibration. The drive also supports end-to-end data protection and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring to help ensure data integrity. Hot-swap compatibility allows for drive replacement and system maintenance without requiring a full system shutdown.

• 12 TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch form factor
• SATA 6 Gbit/s interface
• 7200 RPM spindle speed
• 256 MB cache buffer size
• Up to 270 MB/s read speed
• 2,500,000-hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• RSA 3072 firmware verification for security
• Designed for server and storage systems
• Dimensions of 101.85 x 147 x 26.1 mm
• Weight of 650 g