Seagate ST16000NM0012 16TB Enterprise Hard Drive

Technical Specification

Features:
  • Make: Seagate
  • Model code: ST16000NM0012
  • Series: Exos 2X18
  • Storage type: HDD
  • Capacity: 16 TB
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Additional info:

MACH.2 technology enables up to 2× the performance of an enterprise single-actuator 3.5-inch hard drive 2.5M- Hr MTBF PowerBalance™ feature optimizes Watts/TB Digital environmental sensors to monitor internal drive conditions for optimal operation and performance Best-fit applications include Hyperscale applications/cloud data centers, Massive scale-out data centers, Big data applications, Content delivery networks, Mainstream enterprise external, storage arrays, Distributed file systems, including Hadoop and Ceph, Enterprise backup and restore—D2D, virtual tape Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) model

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Make Seagate
Manufacturer Seagate Technology
Category Video Surveillance>Storage
Model code ST16000NM0012
Series Exos 2X18
Storage type HDD
Capacity 16 TB
Interface 12 Gb/s SAS
Spin Speed 7200 RPM
Cache 256 MB
Maximum Operating Shock 40 Gs
Length 147
Width 102
Height 26
Weight 665
AFR / MTBF 0.35%, 2,500,000 hours
Operating temperature 5 ~ 60 C (41 ~ 140 F)

Product description

The Seagate Exos 2X18, featuring the model code ST16000NM0012, is a standout in enterprise storage solutions, designed specifically for hyperscale storage markets. Leveraging MACH.2™ technology, this 3.5-inch hard drive delivers up to twice the performance compared to standard single-actuator drives, ensuring superior rack space efficiency.

Key Features

  • Offers a high capacity of 16TB with dual-actuator technology.
  • Provides optimal power efficiency through the PowerBalance™ feature, optimizing IOPS per watt.
  • Designed with helium-sealed technology that reduces power and weight, lowering total cost of ownership.
  • Reliable operations ensured by digital environmental sensors and advanced hermetic interconnect technology.
  • Backed by a 5-year limited warranty and a robust 2.5M-hour MTBF rating.

Ideal Use Cases

The Exos 2X18 is tailored for varied and demanding environments such as hyperscale and massive scale-out data centers. It's adept for big data applications, content delivery networks, enterprise-level storage arrays, and distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph. Additionally, it excels in enterprise backup, restore (D2D, virtual tape) operations, and cloud data centers.

With its innovative dual-actuator design, this hard drive sets a new benchmark in enterprise storage, delivering remarkable results in both performance and reliability.

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