Seagate Exos 2X18 ST18000NM0272
Hard drive | 18 TB | internal | 3.5" | SAS 12Gb/s | 7200 rpm | buffer: 256 MB
Main Specification
| Product Description | Seagate Exos 2X18 ST18000NM0272 - hard drive - 18 TB - SAS 12Gb/s |
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| Type | Hard drive - internal |
| Capacity | 18 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1.2 GBps |
| Buffer Size | 256 MB |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Features | Seagate Secure, Low Halogen, Super Parity, Hot-Plug Support, Power Choice Idle Power technology, Organic Solderability Preservative, Helium Sealed-Drive Design, single port, PowerBalance power/performance technology |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 101.85 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm |
| Weight | 665 g |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5-year warranty |
General
| Device Type | Hard drive - internal |
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| Capacity | 18 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Buffer Size | 256 MB |
| Features | Seagate Secure, Low Halogen, Super Parity, Hot-Plug Support, Power Choice Idle Power technology, Organic Solderability Preservative, Helium Sealed-Drive Design, single port, PowerBalance power/performance technology |
| Width | 101.85 mm |
| Depth | 147 mm |
| Height | 26.1 mm |
| Weight | 665 g |
Performance
| Drive Transfer Rate | 1.2 GBps (external) |
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| Internal Data Rate | 554 MBps (read) / 528 MBps (write) |
| 4KB Random Read | 304 IOPS |
| 4KB Random Write | 560 IOPS |
| Average Latency | 4.16 ms |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 rpm |
Reliability
| MTBF | 2500000 hours |
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| 24x7 Operation | Yes |
| Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^15 |
Expansion & Connectivity
| Interfaces | 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s |
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| Compatible Bay | 3.5" |
Power
| Power Consumption | 8 watt (idle) 11.5 watt (random read) 9.6 watt (random write) 13.5 watt (sequential read) 12.8 watt (sequential write) |
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Manufacturer Warranty
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 5 years |
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Environmental Parameters
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C |
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| Max Operating Temperature | 60 °C |
Product features
Robust storage capacity
With a capacity of 18 TB, this hard drive accommodates vast amounts of data, allowing users to store large files and applications seamlessly.Swift data transfer
The data transfer rate of 1.2 GBps facilitates quick access to files, significantly improving workflow efficiency.Enhanced reliability
Featuring technologies such as Seagate Secure and Super Parity, this drive ensures robust data protection and integrity, minimizing the risk of data loss.Efficient operation
PowerChoice idle power technology optimizes power consumption, making it ideal for energy-conscious environments without sacrificing performance.Versatile compatibility
Built with a Serial Attached SCSI 3 interface, this hard drive is compatible with various systems, providing flexible installation options.Key selling points
- Hyperscale applications/cloud data centers
- Massive scale-out data centers
- Big data applications
- Content delivery networks
- Mainstream enterprise external storage arrays
- Distributed file systems, including Hadoop and Ceph
- Enterprise backup and restore - D2D, virtual tape
- MACH.2 technology enables up to 2x the performance of an enterprise single-actuator 3.5-inch hard drive
- PowerBalance feature optimizes IOPS/Watt
- Helium sealed-drive design delivers lower total cost of ownership through lower power and weight
- Next-generation helium side-sealed weld technology for added handling robustness and leak protection
- Digital environmental sensors to monitor internal drive conditions for optimal operation and performance
- Latest hermetic interconnect technology supporting higher data rate heads and higher pin counts for extreme thermal conditions
References
MPN: ST18000NM0272
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