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Seagate ST18000NM003D 18TB enterprise hard drive
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST18000NM003D
- Series: Exos X20
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 18 TB
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
Read more| Make | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
| Category | CCTV>Storage |
| Model code | ST18000NM003D |
| Series | Exos X20 |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 18 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| 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) |
Product description
Seagate Exos X20 ST18000NM003D - Powerful Storage Solution
The Seagate Exos X20 ST18000NM003D is engineered for the most demanding environments, delivering a market-leading storage capacity of 18TB. This drive is optimised for rack-space efficiency, making it perfect for businesses looking to maximise their data storage potential.
Key Features
- High Capacity: Offers an impressive 18TB of storage for scalable solutions.
- Reliable Performance: Enhanced caching and hyperscale SATA model for quick, large data transfers.
- Energy Efficient: Integrates PowerBalance™ technology to optimise power usage, featuring a helium-sealed design to reduce power and weight.
- Robust Security: Comes with Seagate Secure™ features for secure, effortless drive retirement.
- Built to Last: Proven reliability with a 2.5 million-hour MTBF rating and a 5-year limited warranty.
Ideal Use Cases
Designed to excel in cloud and hyperscale data centres, the Exos X20 is perfect for massive scale-out operations. It's a proficient choice for high-capacity RAID storage, enterprise backup solutions, and distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph. The robust handling capability and leak protection also make it suitable for centralised surveillance applications.
For businesses seeking a dependable and scalable hard drive, the Seagate Exos X20 ST18000NM003D offers a blend of economical storage solutions with advanced security and efficient power use, opening avenues for centralised and expansive data centre operations.
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