Seagate ST18000NM002D Storage Specifications

Seagate ST18000NM002D 18TB enterprise hard drive

Technical Specification

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Make: Seagate
Model code: ST18000NM002D
Series: Exos X20
Storage type: HDD
Capacity: 18 TB

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Seagate Secure™ features for safe, affordable, fast, and easy drive retirement 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, high-capacity density RAID storage, Mainstream enterprise external storage arrays, Enterprise backup and restore — D2D, virtual tape, Centralised surveillance FIPS 140-2 Validated and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) model

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Make	Seagate
Manufacturer	Seagate Technology
Category	CCTV>Storage
Model code	ST18000NM002D
Series	Exos X20
Storage type	HDD
Capacity	18 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	670 g
AFR / MTBF	0.35%, 2,500,000 hours
Operating temperature	5 ~ 60 C (41 ~ 140 F)
Encryption	FIPS
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Seagate Exos X20 ST18000NM002D: Unleash Unmatched Storage Capacity

The Seagate Exos X20 ST18000NM002D hard drive is engineered for industry professionals demanding high-capacity, reliable storage. Built to deliver market-leading efficiency, this 18 TB HDD serves as the backbone for scalable hyperscale and cloud data centre applications.

Key Features

Market-leading 18 TB storage capacity
Enhanced caching for optimised performance
Seagate Secure™ offers robust data protection and secure drive retirement
PowerBalance™ technology optimises power and performance ratio
Helium sealed design for lower power usage and enhanced durability
Supports Hot-Plug operation conforming to Serial ATA Revision 3.3
RAID storage capability for enterprise needs
Proven reliability with 2.5 million-hour MTBF and a 5-year limited warranty

Ideal Use Cases

The Exos X20 ST18000NM002D is tailored for diverse environments such as hyperscale data centres, big data applications, and mainstream enterprise external storage arrays. Its exceptional capacity and reliability make it ideal for distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph, as well as centralised surveillance systems. It is equally proficient in enterprise backup, restore operations, and supporting distributed file systems.

Equip your infrastructure with the uncompromising durability and innovative technology of the Seagate Exos X20, assuring peace of mind and exceptional data management capabilities for today's data-driven landscape.

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