Seagate Exos X22 22TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS HDD

The Seagate Exos X22 is a 22TB enterprise-class 3.5-inch hard disk drive engineered for demanding datacenter, cloud, and AI infrastructure environments. Built on Seagate's ninth-generation helium-sealed platform with conventional magnetic recording (CMR), the Exos X22 delivers a sustained data transfer rate of up to 268 MB/s and operates at 7200 RPM, providing the throughput consistency required for high-density storage arrays, scale-out NAS, and object storage deployments. The SAS 12Gb/s interface (ST22000NM000E) offers dual-port connectivity with end-to-end data integrity features, making it well suited for enterprise RAID configurations where path redundancy and error correction are critical.

The drive incorporates Seagate's PowerChoice technology for flexible power management across active, idle, and low-power states, reducing per-drive energy consumption across large-scale deployments. Enhanced Cache technology accelerates read performance, while Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors and compensation circuitry maintain stable performance in high-density multi-drive enclosures where vibration from adjacent spindles can degrade throughput. The Exos X22 is rated for 550 TB/year workload capacity, reflecting its design intent for 24×7 continuous operation in enterprise environments.

With a 512e/4Kn sector format, hardware-based data security features including optional Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) variants, and compatibility with major storage platforms from leading brands, the Exos X22 integrates into existing enterprise SAS ecosystems without architectural changes. Omnixon Global supplies the ST22000NM000E to enterprise buyers across the UAE, GCC, EMEA, and APAC regions, supporting large-volume procurement for datacenter buildouts, AI training storage tiers, and hyperscale expansion projects.

Ideal for

• High-density primary storage arrays in hyperscale and colocation datacenters requiring maximum raw capacity per rack unit
• AI and machine learning training data repositories where large sequential read/write workloads demand sustained throughput and high drive endurance
• Scale-out object storage clusters such as Ceph or MinIO deployments where CMR reliability and workload ratings support continuous multi-tenant I/O
• Enterprise backup and tiered storage targets requiring cost-effective, high-capacity drives with verified 24×7 operational ratings
• Video surveillance and media asset management platforms demanding high sustained write throughput across large numbers of concurrent streams
• Cloud service provider infrastructure supporting active archive and warm storage tiers where SAS dual-port redundancy is a platform requirement

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.