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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with label showing 12TB capacity

Seagate

Seagate EXOS X24 12TB SATA 3.5" ST12000NM002H

SKU CH-8KXK-92FE9 MPN ST12000NM002H

A 12 TB enterprise SATA hard drive rated for 550 TB yearly workloads and a 2.5 M-hour MTBF

  • Product typeControl Module
  • 12TB capacity for massive data storage
  • 550TB/year workload rating handles heavy use
  • 5M-hour MTBF delivers enterprise reliability
  • 285MB/s transfer rate speeds up workflows
  • PowerChoice and PowerBalance optimise energy consumption

Enterprise capacity drive

The Seagate EXOS X24 is a 12TB 3.5" internal hard drive built for enterprise workloads. It uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface and carries a 550TB per year workload rating with a 2.5M-hour MTBF. The drive includes Seagate Secure and ISE for hardware-based encryption. It is designed for maximum rack-space efficiency in high-density storage deployments.

Upgrade from lower-capacity arrays

This model replaces multiple smaller drives by delivering 12TB in a single bay. The jump is worth it when a server or storage array needs higher density without adding shelves. Advanced write caching and sustained transfer rates up to 285MB/s help maintain throughput during heavy write workloads. PowerChoice and PowerBalance features let administrators tune power draw for active and idle periods.

Fits standard 3.5" SATA bays

The drive installs in any 3.5" drive bay with a SATA data and power connection. Its enterprise-grade reliability suits NAS, RAID and JBOD configurations that demand continuous operation. The high capacity frees physical slots for future expansion or reduces the total drive count needed for a given raw capacity target. No proprietary controller or carrier is required beyond standard SATA infrastructure.

How it compares

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Price $388.99
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Specifications

Product
Product typeControl Module
Size & build
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size495 × 292 × 216 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5-inch form factor fit a standard desktop drive bay?

Yes, the 3.5-inch size matches standard desktop drive bays and uses the common SATA data and power connectors.

What is the most common mistake when installing this SATA drive?

Forgetting to connect both the SATA data cable and the separate SATA power cable from the power supply.

How long is the drive rated to last under a 550TB yearly workload?

The 2.5M-hour MTBF rating is based on workloads up to 550TB per year; exceeding that may reduce the expected lifespan.

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