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Seagate Exos X16 16TB 3.5 inch bare SATA enterprise hard drive

Seagate

Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM001G 16TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 256MB 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-RQCD-WC55S

16 TB enterprise hard drive with helium-sealed design, 7200 RPM and 256 MB cache for continuous operation

  • Total capacity16 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB

Model 16TB Exos X16

  • 16TB capacity for massive enterprise storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers high throughput
  • 256MB cache enhances data access performance
  • Helium sealed design enables 16TB in a 3.5" form factor
  • 2,500,000 hours MTBF rating for enterprise reliability

16 TB Enterprise SATA Hard Drive

The Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM001G is a 16 TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage. It spins at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface and 256 MB cache. The helium-sealed design uses CMR recording technology. It is rated for 25000000 hours MTBF.

Suited For High Capacity Servers And Arrays

This drive fits servers, workstations and scale-out data centres that need maximum capacity per bay. It supports 512e and 4Kn sector formats for broad compatibility. Builders who need a smaller footprint or lower power draw should look at 2.5 inch alternatives. Systems requiring a different interface protocol cannot use this SATA model.

16 TB Capacity Decides Fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 16 TB capacity. If the storage plan calls for the highest areal density in a 3.5 inch form factor this drive matches the requirement. If the target capacity per drive is lower the extra cost per terabyte may not be justified.

How it compares

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

Price $370.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 16 TB
Higher than about 92% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $23.19 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
Total capacity16 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory256 MB
Recording methodCMR
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

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Questions about this item

Will the 7200 RPM spindle speed become a bottleneck during sustained heavy workloads?

The 7200 RPM speed and 4.16 ms average latency are fixed mechanical limits; sustained throughput will plateau at the drive's maximum media transfer rate.

How much noise and heat does the helium-sealed design produce during all-day operation?

Helium sealing reduces internal turbulence, lowering acoustic output and operating temperature compared to air-filled drives of the same capacity.

Does my system need a SATA 6.0 Gb/s port and 3.5-inch bay to install this drive?

Yes, it requires a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface connection and a standard 3.5-inch drive bay with appropriate power and data cables.

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