Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA
Brand: Hitachi Vantara | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HHD-18TB-SATA | Part #: HHD-18TB-SATA | MPN: HHD-18TB-SATA
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About the Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA
With a 256 MB cache buffer and sustained transfer rates reaching 255 MB/s, the Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA (part number HHD-18TB-SATA) delivers the performance profile required for demanding backup, NAS, and archive environments. This 3.5-inch LFF drive combines helium-sealed, multi-platter PMR technology with 7200 RPM spindle speed to achieve consistent throughput across sequential and random workloads, making it the choice for storage architects and IT procurement teams designing next-generation data centers.
Hitachi Vantara engineered this 18 TB capacity drive for workloads demanding both reliability and energy efficiency. Operating at just 5.0–6.0 W during read/write cycles and 3.5–4.5 W at idle, the HHD-18TB-SATA reduces total cost of ownership in large-scale deployments. An MTBF rating of 2,500,000 hours combined with annualized workload tolerance of 550 TB/year underpins its suitability for mission-critical infrastructure. Non-recoverable read errors of 1 per 10^15 bits ensure data integrity across petabyte-scale arrays. Temperature resilience (0–60°C operating range) and robust shock handling (70 G operating, 250 G non-operating) protect against environmental variance common in regional data center installations across the Middle East and beyond.
Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
- High-capacity NAS and SAN arrays requiring sustained sequential throughput and minimal latency variance
- Cold-tier archival systems where power consumption and cooling costs are primary economic drivers
- Backup appliances and deduplicated storage platforms leveraging 18 TB raw capacity per spindle
- Multi-petabyte video surveillance and compliance repositories with moderate random I/O patterns
- Virtualized storage environments where reliability metrics directly impact SLA compliance
To specify the HHD-18TB-SATA for your enterprise infrastructure or request detailed compatibility assessment, contact Omnixon Global for a customized RFQ.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi Vantara |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HHD-18TB-SATA |
| Part Number | HHD-18TB-SATA |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | Read: 267 MB/s, Write: 267 MB/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HHD-18TB-SATA |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF |
| Interface | SATA III 6 Gb/s |
| Formatted Capacity | 18 TB |
| Bytes per Sector | 512e (4Kn optional) |
| Platter Technology | Helium-sealed, multi-platter PMR |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache Buffer | 256 MB |
| Sustained Transfer Rate (Max) | Up to 255 MB/s |
| Average Latency | 4.16 ms |
| Power Consumption — Operating (Read/Write) | Approx. 5.0–6.0 W |
| Power Consumption — Idle | Approx. 3.5–4.5 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Operating Shock | 70 G, 2 ms half-sine |
| Non-Operating Shock | 250 G, 2 ms half-sine |
| Workload Rate (Annualized) | 550 TB/year |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,500,000 hours |
| Non-Recoverable Read Errors | 1 per 10^15 bits read |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes (RV sensors) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 26.1 mm × 101.6 mm × 147 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 650 g |
| Regulatory Compliance | RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA
What does the Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA do?
At 18TB, the Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA?
Key specifications for the Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA: capacity 18TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; drive media type HDD; storage form factor 3.5 inch; storage capacity 18TB; storage interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number HHD-18TB-SATA. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA compatible with my infrastructure?
The Hitachi Vantara Enterprise HDD 18TB SATA uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.