Seagate Exos X16 Enterprise Hard Drive

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Overview

Seagate manufactures hard drives that specifically address the needs of the hyperscale storage market. As the flagship of the Seagate® X class, the Exos® X16 enterprise hard drives are the highest-capacity hard drives in the fleet.

Maximum Storage Capacity for Highest Rack Space Efficiency

Industry's first 16TB drive for 33% more petabytes per rack

Highest 16TB hard drive performance with enhanced caching, making it perfect for cloud data center and massive scale-out data center applications

Hyperscale SATA modelstrong> tuned for large data transfers and low latency

PowerBalance feature optimizes Watts/TB

Helium sealed-drive design delivers lower total cost of ownership through lower power and weight

Next-generation helium side-sealing weld technology for added handling robustness and leak protection

Digital environmental sensors to monitor internal drive conditions for optimal operation and performance

Data protection and security: Seagate SecureTM features for safe, affordable, fast, and easy drive retirement

Proven enterprise-class reliability backed by 5-year limited warranty and 2.5M-hr MTBF rating

Key Features

Maximum Storage Capacity for Highest Rack Space Efficiency

  • 256 MB data buffer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention
  • High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB per second)
  • Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications
  • PowerChoiceTM for selectable power savings
  • Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density
  • SeaToolsTM diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns
  • State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms
  • Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting
  • Supports latching SATA cables and connectors
  • T13 Fast Format conversion (see Section 2.2.1)
  • Top Cover Attached motor for excellent vibration tolerance
  • Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive

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Available SKUs

VariationManufacturer SKU
12TB, SATAST12000NM001G
16TB, SATAST16000NM001G
10TB, SATAST10000NM001G
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Seagate

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