Seagate 16TB Exos X16 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD

BH #SEST16000NM1 • MFR #ST16000NM001G
Seagate 16TB Exos X16 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD
Key Features
  • 16TB Storage Capacity
  • 3.5" Form Factor
  • SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
  • 256MB Cache
The 16TB Exos X16 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD from Seagate is a high performance, large capacity drive designed for data storage. It's suitable for engineering workstations, network servers, mainframes, supercomputers, and other demanding tasks that require 24/7 operation. This 7200 rpm drive utilizes the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface for data transfer rates of up to 261 MB/s. Moreover, as a professional-grade drive, it has a MTBF rating of 2.5 million hours as well as built-in digital sensors to ensure optimal performance.
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Seagate X16 Internal HDD Overview

The 16TB Exos X16 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD from Seagate is a high performance, large capacity drive designed for data storage. It's suitable for engineering workstations, network servers, mainframes, supercomputers, and other demanding tasks that require 24/7 operation. This 7200 rpm drive utilizes the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface for data transfer rates of up to 261 MB/s. Moreover, as a professional-grade drive, it has a MTBF rating of 2.5 million hours as well as built-in digital sensors to ensure optimal performance.

Maximum Storage Capacity for Highest Rack Space Efficiency
Hyperscale model tuned for large data transfers
PowerBalance feature optimizes IOPS/Watt
Built-in digital environmental sensors for measuring internal humidity, pressure, and temperature to ensure reliability, performance, and quality
2.5 million hours MTBF
Best-Fit Applications
Hyperscale applications/cloud data centers with replicated storage
Massive scale-out data centers and big data analytics
OLTP and HPC applications
High-capacity density RAID storage
Mainstream enterprise external storage arrays (SAN, NAS, DAS)
Distributed file systems, including Hadoop and Ceph
Enterprise backup and restore - D2D, virtual tape
Centralized surveillance
UPC: 763649124147

Seagate X16 Internal HDD Specs

Key Specs
Storage Capacity
Total: 16 TB SATA III (6 Gb/s) 3.5" HDD (7200 rpm)
Read Speed
Maximum: 261 MB/s
Random: 170 IOPS 4 kB Files
Sequential: 249 MB/s
Write Speed
Random: 440 IOPS 4 kB Files
Read Speed
Maximum: 261 MB/s
Random: 170 IOPS 4 kB Files
Sequential: 249 MB/s
Write Speed
Random: 440 IOPS 4 kB Files
Buffer
256 MB
Latency
4.1 ms
HDD Specs
Heads
18
Platters
9
Areal Density
1028 Gb/in²
Disk Sector Format
512e
Noise Level
3.2 dB (Active)
2.8 dB (Idle)
Reliability / Data Integrity
Annualized Failure Rate (AFR)
0.35 %
Encryption
No
Endurance (Total Bytes Written)
550 TB
Load/Unload Cycles
600,000
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
2.5 Million Hours
Non-Recoverable Read Errors per Bits Read
1 in 1015
Electrical
Power Draw
5.0 W (Idle)
10.00 W (Active)
6.3 W (Active)
Supported Voltage
5 VDC, 12 VDC
Current
2.6 A at 12 VDC
Environmental
Operating Temperature
41 to 140°F / 5 to 60°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to 158°F / -40 to 70°C
Operating Shock
50 G / 2.0 ms
Storage Shock
200 G / 2.0 ms
Operating Vibration
0.7 G / 5 to 500 Hz
Storage Vibration
2.27 G / 2 to 500 Hz
Operating Humidity
5 to 95%
Storage Humidity
5 to 95%
Storage Altitude
-1,000 to 40,000' / -304.8 to 12,192 m
General
Dimensions
5.78 x 4.01 x 1.02" / 146.81 x 101.85 x 25.91 mm
Weight
1.48 lb / 0.67 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.725 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.9 x 6.1 x 3"

Seagate X16 Internal HDD Reviews

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What is the warranty? Is this the retail version?

What is the warranty? Is this the retail version?
Asked by: Henry
5 yr, verified after registering with seagate
Answered by: Ken
Date published: 2021-01-24

Hi, counry of origin is which country?

Hi, counry of origin is which country?
Asked by: Jargalbat
Even though Seagate HQ is based out of California, the Seagate HDDs are manufactured and shipped from China.
Answered by: Mark D
Date published: 2021-04-20

Does this drive work with OWC dock?

Does this drive work with OWC dock?
Asked by: patrick
The Seagate 16TB Exos X16 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD BH #SEST16000NM1 will work with any dock or enclosure that supports SATA III drives and also supports drives that are 16TB, not all docks support drives of this capacity.
Answered by: Miguel
Date published: 2021-08-31

Are these shipped in the original retail box or ...

Are these shipped in the original retail box or do they come in plain brown cardboard as an OEM drive?
Asked by: Chris
This would ship in a brown cardboard box well protected from shocks and vibrations.
Answered by: Nachmen
Date published: 2023-07-30

Does this come formatted as 512e? And can be fast ...

Does this come formatted as 512e? And can be fast formatted to 4kn?
Asked by: Matt
It is not formatted. You have to format it.
Answered by: Harold
Date published: 2022-09-04

Are these CMR or SMR drives?

Are these CMR or SMR drives?
Asked by: Daniel
The Seagate Exos 16TB HDD is in fact a CMR drive.
Answered by: Mark D
Date published: 2022-04-01

What is the difference between the 16 TB X16 and ...

What is the difference between the 16 TB X16 and X18. The X18 is cheaper?
Asked by: Frank
There are no performance differences between the Seagate 16TB Exos X16 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD and the Seagate 16TB Exos X18 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2023-11-28

Will either the SAS or Esata version work in A ...

Will either the SAS or Esata version work in A LaCie 6/12 big raid drive?
Asked by: Ross
You would want the SATA III model which is BH #SEST16000NM1. The Lacie enclosures don't use SAS and eSATA is an external connection so it is not on an internal drive.
Answered by: Miguel
Date published: 2021-01-19
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