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Silver 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive with SAS connector and label showing 10TB capacity

Seagate

Seagate Exos X10 ST10000NM0096 10TB SAS 7200 RPM 256MB 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-9HX6-ZKDBB

Enterprise 10 TB SAS drive with 7 200 RPM spindle, 256 MB cache and helium-sealed design for high-throughput server workloads

  • Total capacity10 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • Recording methodCMR
  • 10 TB capacity for massive enterprise storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers 249 MB/s sustained throughput
  • SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface for high-availability connectivity
  • Helium-sealed design reduces power draw and acoustic noise
  • T10 DIF plus 512e sector format protects data integrity

10TB Enterprise SAS Hard Drive

The Seagate Exos X10 ST10000NM0096 is a 10TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM with a SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface and a 256MB cache. A helium-sealed design and CMR technology support sustained data transfer rates up to 249 MB/s. T10 DIF data integrity and 512e sector format protect data in demanding environments.

Suited for Servers and Storage Arrays

This drive targets enterprise servers, storage arrays, cloud deployments and backup or archiving systems. It also fits workstation computers and big-data analytics workloads that need high-capacity, reliable storage. Buyers whose systems lack a SAS 12Gb/s host bus adapter cannot use this drive. Home users or small offices without enterprise-grade RAID controllers should look at alternatives designed for standard desktop connectivity.

SAS 12Gb/s Interface Determines Compatibility

The single specification that decides fitment is the SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface. The drive requires a compatible SAS controller or backplane; it will not operate on a standard desktop motherboard lacking this specific connection. Verify your server or storage array supports 12Gb/s SAS before purchase. All other features depend on this interface being present.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $218.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 10 TB
Higher than about 85% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $21.90 per TB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineExos X10
Model nameST10000NM0096
Part number2AA201-005
Total capacity10 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory256 MB
Recording methodCMR
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Which capacity of the Exos X10 should I choose for a storage array?

This model provides 10TB of storage in a single 3.5-inch drive, using helium-sealed CMR technology for high-density enterprise capacity.

What does the 249 MB/s sustained transfer rate mean for my server workload?

The drive delivers up to 249 MB/s sequential throughput, so large-file streaming and backup jobs run at the media's full speed rather than the interface ceiling.

How does the SAS 12Gb/s interface affect real-world performance?

The dual-port SAS 12Gb/s link provides redundant paths and high burst bandwidth, while the 7200 RPM spindle and 256MB cache sustain up to 249 MB/s in practice.

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