Seagate Exos X18 16TB 3.5" 7200rpm 256MB Cache SAS 6Gbps Enterprise Hard Disk Drive
- Brand: Seagate
- Product Code: ST16000NM004J [#25]
- sku: ST16000NM004J
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Seagate Exos X18 – 16 TB Enterprise HDD (ST16000NM004J)
Overview summary:
The Seagate Exos X18 16TB (model ST16000NM004J) is a top-tier enterprise hard drive designed for South African IT professionals seeking reliable, high-capacity storage solutions today. With its 7,200 RPM speed, 256MB cache, and dual SAS 12Gb/s interface, this helium-sealed HDD offers excellent performance and energy efficiency ideal for demanding environments like cloud data centers, enterprise storage arrays, and long-term surveillance archiving.
It boasts an impressive 2.5 million hour MTBF, advanced error correction, and strong security features, making it perfect for 24/7 mission-critical workloads requiring durability and scalable capacity.
This drive supports hot-plug configurations and provides flexible deployment options across industry-standard SAS and SATA systems. Its low power consumption combined with robust data integrity and vibration resilience ensures dependable performance for intensive IT infrastructures. For professionals ready to buy now, the Seagate Exos X18 stands out as a secure, scalable, and high-performing enterprise HDD tailored to modern South African IT demands.
- GTIN: 763649139004
Maximize Performance, Reliability & Scalability
The Seagate Exos X18, featuring the ST16000NM004J model, delivers massive 16 TB storage capacity combined with enterprise-grade performance and durability. Engineered for demanding environments -like hyperscale cloud infrastructure, data centers, and surveillance -this high-capacity drive ensures your operations remain scalable and responsive
Key Features & Benefits
Helium-Sealed Design & CMR Technology
Ensures greater storage density and lower power consumption with reliable, conventional magnetic recording
Robust Data Integrity & Security
Features T10 DIF protection, SuperParity error correction, and RSA 3072-bit firmware signature verification. SED and SED-FIPS variants are also available for enhanced encryption and compliance support
Advanced Power Optimization
Includes PowerChoice™ and PowerBalance™ technologies to dynamically balance performance with energy use -ideal for maximizing efficiency
Enterprise-Grade Reliability
Boasts an impressive MTBF of 2.5 million hours, a 0.35% AFR in continuous 24 x7 operation, and an annual workload rating of 550 TB
High-Speed Performance
7,200 RPM spindle with up to 270 MB/s sustained data transfer, and multi-queue 4 K random IOPS of 170/550 for seamless heavy workloads
Flexible Interface Options
Supports SAS 12 Gb/s and SATA 6 Gb/s, offering compatibility with a wide range of enterprise systems. Dual-port SAS versions enable hot-swappable configurations
Ideal Use Cases
- Hyperscale & Cloud Data Centers: Built for scale-out, big data, and archival storage applications
- Enterprise Storage Arrays & NAS: Perfect for mission-critical storage, backup, and virtual tape systems.
- Surveillance & Content Delivery: Engineered for long-term video archive and high-throughput content workflows.
Why Choose Exos X18?
- Efficiency at Scale: Low power consumption combined with helium-sealed density means more drives per rack and reduced power costs
- Unrivaled Reliability: Trusted consistently for 24 x7 operation with advanced error protection and vibration resilience
- Flexible Deployment: Compatible with industry-standard SAS and SATA systems, including hot-plug enterprise environments.
- Secure, Scalable, and Built to Last
From its helium-sealed design to its enterprise-grade caching and security protocols, the Seagate Exos X18 16 TB hard drive is ready to drive your mission-critical workloads. With decades of engineering excellence behind it, the Exos X18 stands as a dependable choice for modern data infrastructure
Specifications:
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Standard Model FastFormat (512e/4Kn) | ST16000NM004J |
| SED Model FastFormat (512e/4Kn) | ST16000NM005J |
| SED-FIPS FastFormat (512e/4Kn) | ST16000NM007J |
| Features | |
| Helium Sealed-Drive Design | Yes |
| Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) | Yes |
| Protection Information (T10 DIF) | Yes |
| SuperParity | Yes |
| Low Halogen | Yes |
| PowerChoice Idle Power Technology | Yes |
| PowerBalance Power/Performance Technology | Yes |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| Cache, Multi-segmented (MB) | 256 |
| Organic Solderability Preservative | Yes |
| RSA 3072 Firmware Verification (SD&D) | Yes |
| Reliability/Data Integrity | |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF, hours) | 2500000 |
| Reliability Rating @ Full 24x7 Operation (AFR) | 0.35% |
| Non-recoverable Read Errors per Bits Read | 1 sector per 10E15 |
| Power-On Hours per Year (24x7) | 8760 |
| 512e Sector Size (Bytes per Sector) | 512, 520, 528 |
| 4Kn Sector Size (Bytes per Sector) | 4096, 4160, 4224 |
| Performance | |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7,200 RPM |
| Interface Access Speed (Gb/s) | 12.0, 6.0, 3.0 |
| Max. Sustained Transfer Rate OD (MB/s, MiB/s) | 261/249 |
| Random Read/Write 4K QD16 WCD (IOPS) | 170/550 |
| Average Latency (ms) | 4.16 |
| Interface Ports | Dual |
| Rotation Vibration @ 20-1500 Hz (rad/sec²) | 12.5 |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | |
| Idle A (W) Average | 5.8 W |
| Max Operating, Random Read/Write 4K/16Q (W) | 9.9, 7.0 |
| Power Supply Requirements | +12 V and +5 V |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature, Operating (°C) | 5°C - 60°C |
| Vibration, Non-operating: 2 to 500 Hz (Grms) | 2.27 |
| Shock, Operating 2 ms (Read/Write) (Gs) | 50 |
| Shock, Non-operating 2 ms (GS) | 200 |
| Physical | |
| Height (mm/in, max) | 26.1 mm/1.028 in |
| Width (mm/in, max) | 101.85 mm/4.01 in |
| Depth (mm/in, max) | 147 mm/5.787 in |
| Weight (lb/g) | 670 g/1.477 lb |
| Carton Unit Quantity | 20 |
| Cartons per Pallet / Cartons per Layer | 40/8 |