Seagate ST24000NM002H 24TB Exos X24 3.5" SATA 7200RPM ISE HDD

Seagate Exos X24 24TB Enterprise HDD for High-Capacity Data Centers

The Seagate Exos X24 (ST24000NM002H) is a 24TB, 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive built for massive scale-out storage and always-on workloads. Designed for high rack-space efficiency and proven at global scale, it delivers the capacity and performance organizations need to expand cloud and enterprise storage without increasing footprint.

With a 7200RPM spindle and SATA 6Gb/s interface, Exos X24 supports demanding environments such as hyperscale data centers, RAID storage, distributed file systems, and enterprise backup/restore. It also includes Seagate Instant Secure Erase (ISE) for secure drive sanitization workflows, helping reduce data risk throughout the drive lifecycle.

Key Features of the Exos X24 24TB SATA Hard Drive

• 24TB Enterprise Capacity: Optimized for high-density storage in data centers, external storage arrays, and large-scale backups.
• 7200RPM Performance: Designed to support high-throughput workloads with consistent responsiveness for enterprise environments.
• SATA 6Gb/s Interface: Broad compatibility for mainstream enterprise storage systems and arrays.
• CMR Recording: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) for predictable write performance in RAID and scale-out storage.
• Instant Secure Erase (ISE): Supports secure erase processes to help protect sensitive data during repurpose or decommissioning.
• Helium Sealed-Drive Design: Engineered for efficiency and high-capacity drive architecture.
• Always-On Reliability: Rated for 24x7 operation with a 2.5M hour MTBF and 0.35% AFR.
• Power Optimization Technologies: PowerChoice™ idle power and PowerBalance™ power/performance features for data center efficiency.

Technical Specifications

• Brand/Series: Seagate Exos X24
• Model Number: ST24000NM002H
• Capacity: 24TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (compatible speeds: 6.0, 3.0 Gb/s)
• Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
• Cache: 512MB (multisegmented)
• Recording Technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
• Security Feature: Seagate Instant Secure Erase (ISE)
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate (OD): 285 MB/s (272 MiB/s)
• Random Read/Write 4K QD16 (WCD): 168/550 IOPS
• Average Latency: 4.16 ms
• Interface Ports: Single
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
• AFR (24x7): 0.35%
• Nonrecoverable Read Errors: <1 in 10E15
• Power Supply Requirements: +12V and +5V
• Idle Power (Average): 6.3 W
• Max Operating Power (4K/16Q): 8.9 W (random read) / 7.1 W (random write)
• Operating Temperature: 50°F to 140°F (10°C to 60°C)
• Operating Shock (2ms, R/W): 40 Gs
• Nonoperating Shock (2ms): 200 Gs

Best-Fit Applications

• Hyperscale & Cloud Data Centers: Scalable capacity for growth-focused storage deployments.
• Massive Scale-Out Storage: Designed for distributed architectures and high-capacity density RAID.
• Big Data & Distributed File Systems: Suitable for Hadoop and Ceph environments.
• Enterprise Backup & Restore: Strong fit for disk-to-disk (D2D) and virtual tape workflows.
• Centralized Surveillance: High-capacity storage for retention-focused video environments.

Warranty

• Manufacturer Warranty: 5 Years