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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive bare drive SAS 12Gb/s 16TB 7200 RPM 256MB cache

Seagate

Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM002G 16TB SAS 7200 RPM 256MB 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-4SVQ-T7XTJ

Stores 16 TB on a 3.5" SAS drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache and a 2.5 M-hr MTBF rating

  • Total capacity16 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • 16TB capacity stores massive datasets
  • 12Gb/s SAS interface moves data fast
  • 7200 RPM spindle with 256MB cache speeds access
  • 5M-hour MTBF rating supports continuous operation
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays

Enterprise capacity drive

The Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM002G is a 16TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for continuous operation in servers and storage arrays. It connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache. The drive uses 512e/4Kn FastFormat technology and carries a 2.5M hour MTBF rating.

Suited for bulk storage tiers

This drive fits administrators who need high-capacity, 7200 RPM SAS storage for nearline archives, backup targets or secondary data pools. It does not suit workloads that require the low latency of solid-state media or the higher spindle speeds of performance-class enterprise drives. The bare-drive packaging means no cables or mounting hardware are included.

12Gb/s SAS interface

The single specification that decides fitment is the 12Gb/s SAS connection; the system backplane or controller must support this interface and the 3.5 inch form factor. Capacity is fixed at 16TB with 512e/4Kn sector formatting..verify the controller and bay compatibility before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $462.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 $28.94 per TB
Cheaper than about 84% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineExos X16
Model nameST16000NM002G
Total capacity16 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 512e or 4Kn sector format for my 16TB Exos X16?

Choose 512e for broad OS and controller compatibility; choose 4Kn only if your system explicitly supports 4K native sectors.

What does the 12Gb/s SAS interface deliver in a live server?

The 12Gb/s SAS link provides up to 12Gb/s bandwidth to the controller, with dual-port failover for path redundancy.

How does the 256MB cache affect sustained write performance?

The 256MB cache absorbs burst writes and reorders commands, helping maintain steady throughput at 7200 RPM.

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