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Seagate Exos X18 3.5" Internal Hard Drive 16TB SATA III 6 Gb/s Single
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Seagate Exos X18 3.5" Internal Hard Drive 16TB SATA III 6 Gb/s Single

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  • Experience reliable performance with this Seagate Exos X18 hard drive, perfect for demanding workloads.
  • This internal hard drive provides ample storage capacity for large files, backups, and high-resolution media.
  • Ensure data integrity with advanced features, making this HDD ideal for critical business applications.
  • Boost your system's responsiveness; the 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access for seamless workflows.
  • Designed for 24/7 operation, this Seagate Exos drive offers superior reliability and data availability.
  • Optimize power consumption with PowerChoice tech, reducing energy costs without sacrificing performance on this HDD.
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What is the storage capacity of the Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive?

The Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive has a high storage capacity of 16TB, making it ideal for storing large amounts of data.

What are the power options available with the Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive?

The Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive comes with customizable power options, PowerChoice and PowerBalance, which optimize power consumption during active use and idle periods.

What security features does the Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive offer?

The Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive provides advanced data security with password protection and AES-256 hardware encryption through Seagate Secure.

What is the workload rating of the Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive?

The Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive has a robust workload rating of 550 TB/year, making it suitable for the most demanding storage requirements.

Does the Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive support data analytics capabilities?

Yes, the Exos X18 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive is designed to support advanced data analytics capabilities and denser architectures, maximizing rack space efficiency.

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Seagate Exos X18 Specifications

General

General

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  • Available Capacities

    10TB, 12TB, 14TB, 16TB, 18TB

  • Available Interface

    SAS III 12 Gb/s, SATA III 6 Gb/s

Features

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  • Helium Sealed-Drive Design

    Yes

  • Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)

    Yes

  • Protection Information (T10 DIF)

    SAS III 12 Gb/s: Yes
    SATA III 6 Gb/s: No

  • Super Parity

    Yes

  • Low Halogen

    Yes

  • PowerChoice Idle Power Technology

    Yes

  • PowerBalance/Performance Technology

    Yes

  • Hot-Plug Support

    Yes

  • Cache, Multisegmented (MB)

    256

  • Organic Solderability Preservative

    Yes

  • RSA 3072 Firmware Verification (SD&D)

    Yes

Reliability/Data Integrity

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  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF, hours)

    2500000

  • Reliability Rating

    0.35% (@ Full 24 x7 Operation (AFR))

  • Nonrecoverable Read Errors per Bits Read

    1 sector per 10E15

  • Power-On Hours per Year (24 x7)

    8760

Sector Size (Bytes per Sector)

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  • 512e Sector Size (Bytes per Sector)

    SAS III 12 Gb/s: 512, 520, 528
    SATA III 6 Gb/s: 512

  • 4Kn Sector Size (Bytes per Sector)

    SAS III 12 Gb/s: 4096, 4160, 4224
    SATA III 6 Gb/s: 4096

Performance

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  • Spindle Speed (RPM)

    7200RPM

  • Interface Access Speed (Gb/s)

    SAS III 12 Gb/s: 12.0, 6.0, 3.0
    SATA III 6 Gb/s: 6.0, 3.0

  • Max. Sustained Transfer Rate OD

    270 MB/s/258 MiB/s

  • Random Read/Write 4K QD16 WCD (IOPS)

    170/550

  • Average Latency (ms)

    4.16

  • Interface Ports

    SAS III 12 Gb/s: Dual
    SATA III 6 Gb/s: Single

  • Rotation Vibration @ 20-1500 Hz

    12.5 (rad/sq. sec)

Power Consumption

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  • Idle A (W) Average

    SAS III 12 Gb/s (10TB): 4.9W
    SAS III 12 Gb/s (12TB, 14TB): 5.0W
    SAS III 12 Gb/s (16TB): 5.5W
    SAS III 12 Gb/s (18TB): 5.6W
    SATA III 6 Gb/s (10TB, 12TB): 4.4W
    SATA III 6 Gb/s (14TB): 4.9W

  • Max Operating, Random Read/Write

    SAS III 12 Gb/s (10TB): 9.0, 5.9 (4K/16Q (W))
    SAS III 12 Gb/s (12TB): 9.1, 6.2 (4K/16Q (W))
    SAS III 12 Gb/s (14TB): 9.1, 6.3 (4K/16Q (W))
    SAS III 12 Gb/s (16TB): 9.6, 6.7 (4K/16Q (W))
    SAS III 12 Gb/s (18TB): 9.8, 7.0 (4K/16Q (W))
    SATA III 6 Gb/s (10TB): 8.6, 5.4 (4K/16Q (W))
    SATA III 6 Gb/s (12TB): 8.6, 5.8 (4K/16Q (W))
    SATA III 6 Gb/s (14TB): 9.2, 6.3 (4K/16Q (W))

  • Power Supply Requirements

    +12 V and +5 V

Environmental

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  • Temperature, Operating ( Degree C)

    41 Degree F to 140 Degree F (5 Degree C - 60 Degree C)

  • Vibration, Nonoperating: 2 to 500Hz

    2.27 (Grms)

  • Shock, Operating 2ms (Read/Write) (Gs)

    50

  • Shock, Nonoperating 2ms (Gs)

    200

Physical

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  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    1.028 x 4.01 x 5.787" (101.85 x 101.85 x 147.0mm)

  • Weight

    1.43 lbs (650g)

Other

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  • UPC Code

    763649139004

About Seagate Exos X18

Scalable. Responsive. Innovative
With Exos X18, you can support data analytics capabilities and other denser architectures for highest rack space efficiency.

Superior Reliability
Enterprise-class drives with a 550TB/year workload rating and 2.5M-hr MTBF to meet the most demanding storage requirements.

Customizable Power Options
PowerChoice and PowerBalance for optimized power consumption when in use and idle-customizable to fit your needs.

Amazing Performance
Advanced write caching coupled with up to 270MB/s data transfer rates provides a boost in performance without compromising on capacity.

Advanced Data Security
Password protection and AES-256 hardware encryption with Seagate Secure-for drives you can depend on.

• Scalable: Run big data applications to meet hyperscale demands
• Efficient: Get consistent performance with low latency and repeatable response times with enhanced caching
• High Capacity: Support data analytics capabilities and other dense architectures for highest rack-space efficiency
• Cost Effective: Optimize TCO with the lowest cost per terabyte
• Reliable: Enjoy extended reliability with 2.5M-hour MTBF

Best-Fit Applications
• Scalable hyperscale applications/cloud data centers
• Massive scale-out data centers
• Big data applications
• High-capacity density RAID storage
• Mainstream enterprise external storage arrays
• Distributed file systems, including
• Hadoop and Ceph
• Enterprise backup and restore-D2D, virtual tape
• Centralized surveillance

Seagate Exos X18 Features

  • Maximum Storage Capacity for Highest Rack Space Efficiency
  • Market-leading HDD offering the highest capacity available for more petabytes per rack
  • Highly reliable performance with enhanced caching, making it the logical choice for cloud data center and massive scale-out data center applications
  • Hyperscale SATA model tuned for large data transfers and low latency PowerBalance feature optimizes Watts/TB
  • Maximize total cost of ownership savings through lower power and weight with helium sealed-drive design
  • Proven 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 Secure features for safe, affordable, fast, and easy drive retirement
  • Proven enterprise-class reliability backed by 2.5M-hr MTBF rating

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

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Key Features

  • Experience reliable performance with this Seagate Exos X18 hard drive, perfect for demanding workloads.
  • This internal hard drive provides ample storage capacity for large files, backups, and high-resolution media.
  • Ensure data integrity with advanced features, making this HDD ideal for critical business applications.
  • Boost your system's responsiveness; the 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access for seamless workflows.
  • Designed for 24/7 operation, this Seagate Exos drive offers superior reliability and data availability.
  • Optimize power consumption with PowerChoice tech, reducing energy costs without sacrificing performance on this HDD.

What's in the box:

  • Seagate Exos X18 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
  • Seagate 5 Year Limited Warranty