Seagate Exos X16 16TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal SATA HDD
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The Seagate ST16000NM003G is a 3.5 inch internal SATA hard drive that delivers 16TB of raw capacity to servers, storage arrays, and NAS appliances that need reliable, around the clock operation. It suits data center managers who want to pack more storage into every rack unit, as well as content creators and researchers who handle multi-petabyte archives and large analytic datasets.
Spinning at 7200 RPM and supported by a 256MB cache, the drive sustains high transfer rates, which keeps backup windows short and read-intensive workloads responsive. A standard SATA 6Gb per second interface makes integration simple; you can drop the drive into existing backplanes or direct-attach enclosures without special cabling or controllers.
Seagate fills the drive with helium instead of air, so internal friction drops, temperatures stay stable, and power requirements fall. The result is lower operating costs in dense deployments where every watt matters. PowerBalance technology fine-tunes performance against energy use, helping hyperscale operators hit aggressive efficiency targets without sacrificing throughput.
For organizations that handle sensitive customer data or intellectual property, Seagate Secure hardware-based encryption safeguards every bit written to the platters. You can retire or repurpose drives with confidence, knowing that cryptographic erase makes data inaccessible in seconds.
A 2.5 million hour mean time between failures rating and a five-year limited warranty reflect the drive’s enterprise pedigree. Whether you are expanding a private cloud, building a video-on-demand archive, or consolidating backup repositories, the Exos X16 platform gives you capacity headroom, predictable performance, and the long-term reliability that lets you focus on scaling your service, not swapping failed drives.
Highlights:- 16TB capacity supports dense storage pools and multi-petabyte scale-out designs
- 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache maintain steady performance under heavy workloads
- SATA 6Gb per second interface integrates easily with common servers and enclosures
- Helium-sealed construction lowers power draw and reduces internal turbulence
- PowerBalance technology optimizes energy efficiency without compromising throughput
- Seagate Secure hardware encryption protects data and simplifies drive retirement
- Five-year limited warranty backed by a 2.5 million hour MTBF rating