Seagate Exos X22 3.5", 20TB, 7200 RPM, 512MB, 550 WRL, SED, SATA - hard drive

The Seagate Exos X22 20TB hard drive, model ST20000NM005E, is built for enterprise-grade performance and reliability. Designed for high-intensity, 24x7 operations, it leverages AgileArray technology to optimize RAID performance in multi-bay environments. The drive's helium-sealed design reduces friction and wear, enhancing durability and efficiency. Ideal for commercial NAS, video production RAID storage, and backup solutions, the Exos X22 ensures data is always accessible and secure.

This model features Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology, providing robust data security and making it suitable for environments where data protection is paramount. The drive includes advanced RV sensors and dynamic fly-height technology to counteract vibration, ensuring consistent performance. With a 2.5 million hours MTBF and a comprehensive 5-year warranty, this drive is built to last. Additionally, IronWolf Health Management (IHM) offers real-time monitoring and preventive measures to maintain optimal drive health.

Key Specifications

• Capacity: 20TB
• Standard Model Number: ST20000NM005E
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Drive Bays Supported: Unlimited
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Drive Design: Helium
• Workload Rate Limit (WRL): 550TB/year
• Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors: Yes
• Cache: 512MB
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2,500,000 hours
• Nonrecoverable Read Errors per Bits Read: 1 per 10E15
• Power-On Hours (per year): 8760
• Sector Size: 512e/4Kn
• Limited Warranty: 5 years
• Spindle Speed (RPM): 7200
• Max. Sustained Transfer Rate: 285MB/s
• Power Consumption (Average Operating Power): 9.4W
• Environmental (Operating Temperature): 10°C to 60°C
• Acoustics (Idle/Seek): 28dBA / 30dBA
• Physical Dimensions: 26.11mm height, 101.85mm width, 147.0mm depth
• Weight: 680g

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The primary differences between this Seagate Exos X22 20TB model and the ST20000NM004E and the ST20000NM000E lie in their security features and interface types. This model, ST20000NM005E, features Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) capabilities for enhanced data security and supports an unlimited number of drive bays with a SATA interface. In contrast, the ST20000NM004E does not have SED capabilities, while the ST20000NM000E uses a SAS interface for higher data transfer speeds and more robust enterprise performance. All models share the same high reliability, performance features, and comprehensive data protection services.