Seagate Exos 16TB SAS 3.5-inch HDD ST16000NM003G

Seagate Exos 16TB SAS 3.5-inch HDD ST16000NM003G

Brand: Seagate | Category: Enterprise HDDs

SKU: ST16000NM003G | Part #: ST16000NM003G | MPN: ST16000NM003G

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About the Seagate Exos 16TB SAS 3.5-inch HDD ST16000NM003G

The Seagate Exos X256 ST16000NM003G delivers 16TB of SAS nearline capacity for enterprise archival, backup, and high-density cold-storage array deployments.

At a glance — key specifications

Capacity16 TB
ProtocolSAS
Part NumberST16000NM003G
ManufacturerSeagate
EnduranceEnterprise (high DWPD)
Power Loss ProtectionYes (PLP capacitors)

Perfect for

  • Tier-0 database storage (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
  • AI / ML training and inference data lakes
  • Hyperconverged storage tiers
  • Object storage and Ceph clusters
  • VDI boot tiers and tier-1 virtualisation

Frequently asked questions

What workloads is the Seagate Nytro X256 SAS HDD (Exos Nearline Platform) ST16000NM003G 16TB SAS designed for?

Enterprise mixed-use and read-intensive workloads — including transactional databases, AI inference data, virtualisation, hyperconverged storage, and analytics. Endurance is rated for continuous operation, not consumer-style burst use.

Will this SSD work in my Dell / HPE / Lenovo server?

Most enterprise SSDs ship in vendor-branded variants tied to a server QVL.

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Technical Specifications

BrandSeagate
CategoryEnterprise HDDs
SKUST16000NM003G
Part NumberST16000NM003G
ConditionNew
Capacity16 TB
ProtocolSAS
EnduranceEnterprise (high DWPD)
Power Loss ProtectionYes (PLP capacitors)
Manufacturer Part NumberST16000NM003G
Form Factor3.5-inch
Speed7200 RPM
Data Transfer Rate272 MB/s
Interface12 Gb/s SAS
Operating Temperature0–65 °C
Weight0.6 kg
Workload ClassificationNearline Enterprise
Security FeaturesFIPS 140-2 compliant encryption

Frequently Asked Questions about Seagate Exos 16TB SAS 3.5-inch HDD ST16000NM003G

What workloads is the Seagate Nytro X256 SAS HDD (Exos Nearline Platform) ST16000NM003G 16TB SAS designed for?

Enterprise mixed-use and read-intensive workloads — including transactional databases, AI inference data, virtualisation, hyperconverged storage, and analytics. Endurance is rated for continuous operation, not consumer-style burst use.