Description

The Seagate Exos X16 ST12000NM002G is a high-capacity, enterprise-class hard drive designed for data centers, cloud storage, and other demanding workloads requiring massive storage capacities and enhanced reliability. With a whopping 12TB of storage, this drive is optimized for both performance and scalability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from hyperscale data centers to enterprise servers and backup systems.

The Exos X16 series is built to provide consistent performance with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a large 256MB cache, ensuring that data access and write times remain fast and efficient. The drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface, offering advanced speed and reliability for enterprise applications. It supports both 512E and 4KN formatting options, offering flexibility based on system requirements.

This drive is engineered for 24×7 operational reliability and features advanced security and protection mechanisms, such as Seagate Secure technology, which provides optional encryption capabilities.

Key Features:

• 12TB capacity for high-density storage solutions.
• SAS 12Gb/s interface for fast data transfers in enterprise environments.
• 512E/4KN sector formats for compatibility with modern systems.
• 256MB cache for quick access to frequently used data.
• 7200 RPM spindle speed for high-performance read/write operations.
• Advanced enterprise-class reliability and 24×7 operation.
• Seagate Secure™ technology with optional encryption support.

Specifications:

• Capacity: 12TB
• Form Factor: 3.5″
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Cache: 256MB
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Performance:
  • Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 261 MB/s
  • Average Latency: 4.16ms
• Sector Size:
  • 512E: 512 emulation for compatibility with older systems.
  • 4KN: Native 4K sector size for modern data integrity and storage efficiency.
• Reliability:
  • MTBF: 2.5 million hours
  • Workload Rating: 550TB/year
  • Non-recoverable Read Errors: 1 per 10^15 bits read
  • Power-On Hours: 8760 (24×7 operation)
• Security Features:
  • Seagate Secure™ optional encryption with Instant Secure Erase (ISE)
• Power Consumption:
  • Idle Power: 5.0W
  • Operating Power: 7.8W
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 26.11mm (1.03″)
  • Width: 101.85mm (4.01″)
  • Depth: 147mm (5.79″)
  • Weight: 705g (1.55 lbs)
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 60°C

Applications:

• Enterprise and hyperscale data centers
• Cloud storage systems
• Data archiving and backup solutions
• High-capacity servers
• Enterprise RAID arrays

The Seagate Exos X16 ST12000NM002G offers the ideal combination of performance, reliability, and scalability for enterprise environments, ensuring that businesses can manage and scale their storage needs efficiently.