Seagate Exos X24 16TB 3.5" 7200RPM SAS III 12 Gb/s Internal HDD

The Seagate Exos X24 ST16000NM007H is a 16TB internal hard drive designed specifically for enterprise storage systems that require reliable, high-capacity performance. It connects via a SAS III 12 Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 rpm, providing a sustained data transfer rate of up to 285 MB/s. With a 512MB cache, this drive handles data access efficiently, making it well-suited for demanding server environments where speed and responsiveness matter.

Built to operate continuously, the Exos X24 features a helium-sealed chassis that reduces power consumption and enhances durability. This design helps the drive maintain a long lifespan, supported by a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating of 2.5 million hours. Energy-saving technologies like PowerBalance and Power Choice further optimize power use, which is especially valuable in large data centers aiming to reduce operational costs.

This drive is ideal for scale-out applications, backup systems, and enterprise storage arrays that require hot-plug capability and consistent performance. It delivers strong random write and read performance, making it a dependable choice for environments where data integrity and uptime are critical. Whether you manage a data center or run a high-demand server setup, the Seagate Exos X24 offers the capacity and reliability needed to keep your operations running smoothly.

Highlights:

• 16TB storage capacity with CMR technology
• SAS III 12 Gb/s interface and 7200 rpm spindle speed
• 512MB cache for faster data access
• Helium-sealed design reduces power consumption and improves durability
• 2.5 million hour MTBF rating ensures long-term reliability
• PowerBalance and Power Choice features optimize energy efficiency
• Supports hot-plug functionality in enterprise storage arrays
• 550 IOPS random write and 168 IOPS random read performance