Seagate Exos X18 10TB Enterprise HDD
Brand: Seagate | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: SEA-EXOS-X18-10TB | Part #: ST10000NM0086 | MPN: ST10000NM0086
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About the Seagate Exos X18 10TB Enterprise HDD
The Seagate Exos X18 10TB (ST10000NM0086) is a 7200 RPM enterprise-class hard drive engineered for high-capacity, always-on storage environments. This 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive delivers 261 MB/s sustained throughput and supports up to 550TB annualized workload—making it the choice for storage architects designing dense, mission-critical infrastructure across data centers and server farms.
Seagateengineered the Exos X18 with enterprise-grade reliability: a 2.5-million-hour MTBF, advanced rotational vibration compensation via onboard RV sensors, and 1-in-10^15 non-recoverable read error rate ensure minimal downtime in 24/7 deployments. The 256MB cache and 4.16ms average latency optimize sequential and random I/O patterns typical in RAID arrays. Thermal and mechanical ruggedness—70G operating shock tolerance and full operation across 5–60°C—accommodate diverse rack configurations. At just 9.0W active and 5.0W idle, the ST10000NM0086 aligns with power-conscious procurement criteria. IT procurement teams and infrastructure engineers consistently specify this model for NAS appliances, backup systems, and multi-bay enclosures where TCO and reliability outweigh speed requirements.
Typical Enterprise Deployments
- Multi-drive RAID 5/6 storage arrays in enterprise data centers
- Nearline and archival backup appliances supporting SMB and enterprise backup windows
- NAS systems with 8–16 bay configurations for media, document, and compliance storage
- Cold storage tiers in tiered storage architectures balancing capacity and power efficiency
- Surveillance and video recording systems requiring sustained 24/7 throughput
For current stock availability, specification confirmation, or volume pricing on the Seagate Exos X18 ST10000NM0086, request a formal quotation through Omnixon Global's enterprise sales team.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | SEA-EXOS-X18-10TB |
| Part Number | ST10000NM0086 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 10TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ST10000NM0086 |
| Capacity | 10TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer) | 256MB |
| Workload Rate (Annualized) | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Non-Recoverable Read Errors | 1 per 10^15 bits read |
| Average Latency | 4.16ms |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate (OD) | 261MB/s |
| Power Consumption (Operating, Read/Write) | 9.0W |
| Power Consumption (Idle A) | 5.0W |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes (RV sensors) |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C |
| Operating Shock | 70G, 2ms |
| Non-Operating Shock | 250G, 2ms |
| Weight | 720g (approximate) |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Drive Height | 26.11mm |
Frequently Asked Questions about Seagate Exos X18 10TB Enterprise HDD
What does the Seagate Exos X18 10TB Enterprise HDD do?
the Seagate Exos X18 10TB Enterprise HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Seagate Exos X18 10TB Enterprise HDD?
Key specifications for the Seagate Exos X18 10TB Enterprise HDD: new condition; capacity 10TB; interface SATA 6Gb/s; form factor 3.5 inch; read speed 255 MB/s; write speed 255 MB/s. Manufacturer part number ST10000NM0086. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.