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Seagate

Seagate ST16000NM002H 16TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5 internal hard drive

SKU CH-0R6R-SEGPK MPN ST16000NM002H

A 16TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive with 7200 RPM speed and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface for high-capacity desktop storage

  • Total capacity16 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 16 TB capacity stores massive datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential throughput
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop bays
  • Instant Secure Erase sanitises media in seconds
  • 5 inch form factor suits server and NAS chassis

Seagate Exos X24 16TB SATA drive

This 16TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spins at 7200 RPM and connects via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It is built for desktop workstations and entry-level servers that need high-capacity bulk storage. The Exos X24 series targets users who archive large media libraries, backups or surveillance footage.

Check SATA port and 512e or 4Kn alignment

Verify that your motherboard or controller provides a free SATA 6.0Gb/s port and sufficient power connectors for a 3.5-inch drive. The unit ships in 512e format; switching to 4Kn with the FastFormat routine erases all data, so confirm your operating system and applications support 4K sector alignment before reformatting.

Sustained throughput for sequential workloads

The 7200 RPM spindle delivers consistent sequential read and write speeds during long backup or video-ingest sessions. Instant Secure Erase allows rapid cryptographic sanitisation when the drive is retired, avoiding lengthy overwrite passes. Random I/O performance will be lower than solid-state alternatives.

How it compares

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

Price $623.99
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 $39.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 71% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Total capacity16 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s

Questions about this item

Does the ST16000NM002H ship with cables or a mounting bracket, or must I buy them separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare 3.5 inch unit; SATA data and power cables plus any mounting hardware are sold separately.

The model name includes Exos X24 — does that mean there are multiple capacity versions and which one is this?

Exos X24 is the 24 series platform; this specific model ST16000NM002H provides 16TB of storage.

What does the 7200 RPM rating mean for actual read and write speeds in a desktop PC?

At 7200 RPM over a SATA 6.0Gb/s link the drive delivers sustained throughput suited to bulk storage and nearline workloads.

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