SEAGATE Exos X18 - 16 TB Enterprise 512E/4KN Internal 3.5" SAS Drive

The Seagate Exos X16 is a robust and high-capacity 16TB hard drive designed specifically for enterprise environments. It offers excellent performance, reliability, and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for data centers and large-scale storage infrastructures. The drive features a SAS 12Gb/s interface, providing rapid data transfer rates and low latency. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, the Exos X16 ensures consistent performance for demanding 24x7 operations.

Key Features in Detail:

1. High Capacity Storage:

   • 16TB Storage Capacity: The Seagate Exos X16 provides an expansive 16TB of storage capacity, ideal for managing and storing massive amounts of unstructured data. This makes it perfect for data centers and enterprise storage solutions.

2. SAS 12Gb/s Interface:

   • Fast Data Transfer: Equipped with a SAS 12Gb/s interface, the drive ensures high-speed data transfer rates and minimizes latency, which is essential for maintaining efficiency in high-performance computing environments.

3. Performance:

   • 7200 RPM Spindle Speed: Operating at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, the Exos X16 delivers reliable and consistent performance, balancing the need for both speed and capacity in various enterprise applications.

   • Advanced Cache Technology: Features state-of-the-art caching, on-the-fly error correction algorithms, and a rotational vibration design to ensure smooth and efficient performance, even under demanding conditions.

4. Reliability:

   • Helium-Sealed Design: Utilizes helium-sealed technology to reduce internal friction, allowing for more platters within the drive, which enhances storage capacity and reliability while lowering power consumption.

   • High Workload Rating: Supports up to 550 TB of data written per year, ten times the workload rating of typical desktop hard drives. This ensures the drive can handle continuous operation with ease.

5. Security Features:

   • Data Protection: Incorporates advanced security features such as Secure Downloads & Diagnostics, TCG-compliant Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), and government-grade FIPS/Common Criteria tamper-resistant options to safeguard data.

   • Seagate Secure™: Simplifies drive repurposing and disposal, helps protect data-at-rest, and complies with corporate and federal data security mandates, ensuring comprehensive data protection.

6. Energy Efficiency:

   • PowerChoice™ Technology: Allows users to tailor power usage for optimal performance and improved energy efficiency, reducing overall power consumption in data centers.

   • Helium-Sealed Design: Further enhances energy efficiency by reducing friction and heat within the drive, contributing to lower operational costs.

7. Versatile Integration:

   • Easy System Integration: The drive is designed for seamless integration into bulk storage systems, supporting both 12Gb/s SAS and SATA 6Gb/s interface options, making it versatile for various storage configurations.

   • RAID Support: Optimized for use in RAID configurations, providing enhanced data redundancy and reliability for enterprise storage solutions.

8. Durability and Reliability:

   • 5-Year Warranty: The Exos X16 comes with a 5-year warranty, providing peace of mind and assurance of the drive’s durability and reliability over the long term.

   • Built for 24x7 Operation: The drive is engineered for continuous operation, ensuring it can meet the demands of enterprise-grade workloads and data center environments.