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Seagate ST16000NM0012 16TB enterprise hard drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST16000NM0012
- Series: Exos 2X18
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 16 TB
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 optimises Watts/TB Digital environmental sensors to monitor internal drive conditions for optimal operation and performance Best-fit applications include Hyperscale applications/cloud data centres, 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
Read more| Make | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
| Category | CCTV>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 mm |
| Width | 102 mm |
| Height | 26 mm |
| Weight | 665 g |
| AFR / MTBF | 0.35%, 2,500,000 hours |
| Operating temperature | 5 ~ 60 C (41 ~ 140 F) |
Product description
The Seagate Exos 2X18, model ST16000NM0012, is an outstanding solution for businesses seeking top-tier performance in hyperscale storage environments. This enterprise dual-actuator hard drive, utilising MACH.2™ technology, delivers up to double the performance of conventional single-actuator drives, making it a formidable choice for data centres requiring the highest rack space efficiency.
Key Features
- Advanced MACH.2 Technology: Achieves up to 2× performance boost over single-actuator drives, enhancing data processing speed.
- Helium Sealed-Drive Design: Lowers total cost of ownership through reduced power and lighter weight.
- PowerBalance™ Feature: Optimises input/output operations per watt (IOPS/Watt), enhancing energy efficiency.
- Reliability: Offers enterprise-class durability with a 5-year limited warranty and a 2.5 million-hour mean time between failures (MTBF).
- Flexible Capacity: Provides two 9TB logical units for SAS or a single 18TB logical device for SATA.
- Advanced Environmental Monitoring: Integrated digital sensors for optimal drive performance.
Ideal Use Cases
The Seagate Exos 2X18 is designed for diverse applications, such as hyperscale and massive scale-out data centres, big data analytics, and content delivery networks. It is also suitable for mainstream enterprise external storage arrays, distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph, and enterprise-level backup and recovery operations.
In summary, the Seagate Exos 2X18 hard drive is engineered for maximised performance, efficiency, and reliability, making it an ideal choice for demanding data-driven environments.
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