Seagate ST18000NM003D 18TB enterprise hard drive

Technical Specification

Features:
  • Make: Seagate
  • Model code: ST18000NM003D
  • Series: Exos X20
  • Storage type: HDD
  • Capacity: 18 TB
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Additional info:

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

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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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