Seagate Exos X18 16TB 3.5" SATA Internal HDD ST160000NM001J Enterprise Grade
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About this product
The Seagate Exos X18 16TB 3.5" SATA Internal HDD is an enterprise-grade hard drive designed for high-capacity storage needs. Featuring a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 256 MB cache, it offers a read speed of 500MB/s. This internal desktop drive connects via a SATA interface and includes an Auto Secure feature, enhancing data protection. Its 3.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for standard desktop and server enclosures, providing substantial storage for demanding applications.
Our take
If you're looking for a serious storage solution, this Seagate Exos X18 offers impressive capacity at 16TB. The 7200 RPM combined with a 256MB cache ensures decent performance for an HDD, and the 500MB/s read speed is a solid benchmark for large file access. It's built as an enterprise-grade drive, which suggests reliability and durability, and the Auto Secure feature is a nice touch for data protection. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard, making it easy to integrate into existing systems. For high-volume data archiving or server use, this drive presents a compelling option, albeit at a professional price point.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 16 TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Enterprise-grade reliability
- 500MB/s read speed
- Includes Auto Secure feature
Cons
- SATA interface, not SAS
- 3.5-inch form factor can be bulky
Specifications
- Color Silver, Black
- MPN ST16000NM001J, ZRS1MKR8, ZTW113-002
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
Show all 15 specifications
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- Exos X18
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Auto Secure
- Storage Capacity
- 16 TB
- Interface
- SATA
- Product Line
- Exos
- Cache
- 256 MB
