Seagate ST16000NM002H 16TB Exos X24 3.5" SATA 7200RPM ISE HDD

Seagate ST16000NM002H 16TB Exos X24 Enterprise 3.5" SATA Hard Drive

The Seagate Exos X24 ST16000NM002H is a high-capacity 16TB enterprise HDD built for modern data center storage workloads that demand scalable performance and trusted reliability. Designed for rack-space efficiency and large storage pools, this 3.5" SATA hard drive is well-suited for hyperscale and massive scale-out environments where density, uptime, and predictable throughput matter.

Engineered on a proven platform deployed across leading cloud service provider solutions, Exos X24 supports 24/7 operation and delivers strong sustained transfer performance for big data, RAID arrays, backup targets, and distributed file systems. This model includes Seagate Instant Secure Erase (ISE) support to help align with secure decommissioning practices in enterprise environments.

Best-Fit Applications For 16TB Exos X24 HDD

• Hyperscale And Cloud Data Centers: Built for scalable storage deployments and high rack-space efficiency.
• Massive Scale-Out Data Centers: Designed for large storage pools and growth-oriented architectures.
• Big Data And Analytics: Supports data-heavy environments and high-capacity density RAID storage.
• Enterprise Storage Arrays: Suitable for mainstream enterprise external storage arrays and centralized storage.
• Backup And Restore: Optimized for enterprise backup and restore workflows including D2D and virtual tape.
• Distributed File Systems: A fit for Hadoop and Ceph-style distributed storage environments.
• Centralized Surveillance Storage: Provides large capacity for retention-focused recording workloads.

Key Features

• 16TB Enterprise Capacity: High-density storage for data centers, RAID, and large-scale storage pools.
• 7200RPM Performance: Designed for consistent enterprise workloads with strong sustained throughput.
• SATA 6Gb/s Interface: Compatible with mainstream enterprise and server storage infrastructures.
• Helium Sealed-Drive Design: Helium-sealed construction for data center-focused capacity and efficiency.
• CMR Recording: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) support for predictable performance in RAID and enterprise use.
• Seagate Instant Secure Erase (ISE): Supports secure erase workflows for drive lifecycle management.
• Power Efficiency Technologies: Includes PowerChoice™ idle power and PowerBalance™ power/performance technologies.
• Hot-Plug Support: Designed to support hot-plug use in compatible systems.
• High Reliability For 24/7 Operation: Rated for always-on environments with 2.5M hour MTBF and 0.35% AFR.

Technical Specifications

• Model: ST16000NM002H
• Series: Seagate Exos X24
• Capacity: 16TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (6.0, 3.0 Gb/s)
• Form Factor: 3.5"
• Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
• Cache: 512MB (multisegmented)
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate (Outer Diameter): 285 MB/s (272 MiB/s)
• Random Read/Write 4K QD16 WCD (IOPS): 168 / 550
• Average Latency: 4.16 ms
• Interface Ports: Single
• Sector Size: 512e (512 bytes) / 4Kn (4096 bytes)
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Helium Sealed: Yes
• Super Parity: Yes
• Low Halogen: Yes
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes
• Idle Power (Average): 6.3 W
• Max Operating Power (Random 4K/16Q): 8.9 W (Read) / 7.1 W (Write)
• Power Requirements: +12V and +5V
• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 60°C
• Nonrecoverable Read Errors: <1 in 10E15
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
• AFR (24/7 Operation): 0.35%
• Warranty: 5 Years