Seagate Exos X18 16TB Enterprise HDD
Brand: Seagate | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: SEA-EXOS-X18-16TB | Part #: ST16000NM001G | MPN: ST16000NM001G
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About the Seagate Exos X18 16TB Enterprise HDD
The Seagate Exos X18 is a SATA 6Gb/s, 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive delivering a 2,500,000-hour MTBF rating, making it a cornerstone solution for high-capacity storage infrastructure. With 16TB of formatted capacity, the ST16000NM001G combines nine platters of CMR technology to achieve 270 MB/s sustained transfer rates while maintaining a 550TB annualized workload rating. The helium-sealed design reduces friction and enables greater storage density per unit, a critical advantage for data centers operating under strict space and power budgets. Dual-plane rotational vibration compensation ensures stability in multi-bay environments, while the 256MB cache and enabled TCER support rapid error recovery in production workflows.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardize on the Exos X18 for nearline and archival deployments where reliability meets affordability at scale. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 5.0W idle consumption strike a balance between performance and operational cost—essential metrics for organizations managing exabyte-scale storage farms. Seagate's proven track record in enterprise-grade drives ensures vendor support and parts availability across regional markets, including the Middle East. The drive operates safely across 5°C to 60°C, accommodating diverse data center cooling strategies without thermal derating.
Omnixon Global specializes in enterprise hardware distribution across the UAE and GCC region, offering system integrators, resellers, and direct enterprises competitive allocation of Seagate's most trusted models. Whether you're building hyperscale storage nodes, upgrading NAS arrays, or designing backup infrastructure, the Exos X18 delivers proven capacity and longevity per dollar spent. Contact our sales team to request a quote for the ST16000NM001G and explore volume pricing, technical datasheets, and regional delivery options tailored to your procurement timeline.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | SEA-EXOS-X18-16TB |
| Part Number | ST16000NM001G |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ST16000NM001G |
| Series | Exos X18 |
| Formatted Capacity | 16TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer) | 256MB |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Platters | 9 |
| Sustained Transfer Rate (OD) | 270 MB/s |
| Annualized Workload Rate | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Power Consumption (Operating, Typical) | 9.0W |
| Power Consumption (Idle, Typical) | 5.0W |
| Seal | Helium-sealed |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes (dual-plane RV sensors) |
| Error Recovery Control (TLER) | Enabled |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Weight | 670g (approximate) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 26.11mm x 101.85mm x 146.99mm |
Frequently Asked Questions about Seagate Exos X18 16TB Enterprise HDD
What does the Seagate Exos X18 16TB Enterprise HDD do?
the Seagate Exos X18 16TB 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 16TB Enterprise HDD?
Key specifications for the Seagate Exos X18 16TB Enterprise HDD: new condition; capacity 16TB; interface SATA 6Gb/s; form factor 3.5 inch; read speed 261 MB/s; write speed 261 MB/s. Manufacturer part number ST16000NM001G. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.