The Seagate Exos X18 ST16000NM004J is a 16TB enterprise-grade 3.5-inch SAS hard drive designed for high-density, always-on data centre environments. Built on Seagate’s helium-sealed platform, it delivers a balance of capacity, efficiency, and sustained performance for mission-critical workloads such as cloud storage, hyperscale infrastructure, and large-scale RAID arrays. With a 12Gb/s SAS interface and dual-port connectivity, it is engineered for high availability systems where redundancy and continuous uptime are essential.
Leveraging conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology, the Exos X18 ensures consistent and predictable performance under heavy write loads, making it suitable for RAID rebuilds and sustained transactional workloads. The drive operates at 7,200 RPM and features a 256MB cache, enabling sustained transfer rates of up to approximately 260MB/s depending on workload conditions. Its helium-filled design reduces internal friction and vibration, improving power efficiency and allowing higher areal density without compromising reliability.
Designed for enterprise endurance, the ST16000NM004J supports a 550TB per year workload rating and an MTBF of 2.5 million hours, ensuring long-term durability in 24/7 environments. Power optimisation technologies help reduce operational costs while maintaining performance, and advanced features such as T10 DIF protection, hot-plug capability, and 512e/4Kn sector support ensure compatibility across modern storage infrastructures. This drive is a strong fit for data centres requiring scalable, reliable bulk storage with enterprise-class resilience.
Seagate Exos X18 16TB 7.2K SAS
512e, 12Gbps, 3.5" Server Hard Drive, P/N: 2TW203-001
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