Seagate Exos 2X24 Dual-Actuator 24TB SAS Enterprise HDD

Brand: Seagate | Category: Storage Systems

SKU: ST24000NX0002 | Part #: ST24000NX0002 | MPN: ST24000NX0002

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Enterprise storage architects and IT procurement teams implementing high-capacity SAS environments will recognize the Seagate Exos 2X24 as a breakthrough in sustained throughput performance. The dual-actuator architecture (MACH.2) presents two independent logical units (LUNs) on a single 24TB drive, enabling parallel I/O streams that conventional single-actuator designs cannot match. With part number ST24000NX0002, this 3.5-inch form factor drive delivers up to 554MB/s sustained transfer rate and up to 480 IOPS (4KiB, per published dual-LUN aggregate), making it ideal for workloads that demand both capacity and performance density in constrained rack space.

Seagate engineered the Exos 2X24 for mission-critical environments: the drive spins at 7200 RPM with 256MB cache, supports dual 12Gb/s SAS ports, and carries a 2,500,000-hour MTBF rating. An annual workload rating of 550TB/year, combined with multi-axis rotational vibration compensation and configurable 512e/4Kn sector formatting, ensures reliability across large-scale deployments. Power consumption remains efficient at 9.2W during random read operations and 7.5W in Idle Mode A. Select SKUs include FIPS 140-2 and TCG Enterprise SSC encryption, while the operating temperature range of 5°C to 60°C accommodates standard data center cooling profiles. Operating shock tolerance of 70G at 2ms protects against physical handling in active environments.

Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios

• High-capacity SAS storage arrays requiring maximum throughput per drive bay
• Hyperscale data centers consolidating hot and warm tiered capacity with reduced spindle count
• Mission-critical databases and transaction systems leveraging dual-LUN parallel I/O
• Compliance-driven workloads requiring FIPS 140-2 encryption and predictable 550TB/year sustained workload capacity
• Archive and backup appliances balancing 24TB raw capacity with enterprise-grade MTBF and vibration compensation

For specification sheets, compatibility matrix, and bulk licensing inquiries on the Exos 2X24 (ST24000NX0002), contact the Omnixon Global sales team to request a formal quote.