Seagate Exos X18

16 TB, 3.5"
CHF34.20/1TB
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Product details

Exos X-Series hard drives are the most scalable drives in the data sphere and offer the latest technology to support a secure and reliable cloud data centre. Designed for maximum storage capacity of up to 18TB and efficient utilisation of available rack space. OEM packaging.

Key specifications

Interface version
SATA III
Storage Technology
CMR
Interface
SATA
Scope of application
Enterprise
Cache
256 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
270 MB/s
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Item number
15299230

General information

Manufacturer
Seagate
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
ST16000NM000J
Release date
21.9.2020

Data storage properties

Scope of application
Enterprise
Interface
SATA
Interface version
SATA III
Form factor
3.5"
Storage capacity
16 TB
Cache
256 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
270 MB/s
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR
Hard disk filling
Helium
Hard disk additional functions
Hot swapping

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
60 °C

Power supply

Power consumption
9.40 W

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
20 pieces

Product dimensions

Length
14.70 cm
Width
10.19 cm
Height
2.61 cm
Weight
670 g

Package dimensions

Length
20.10 cm
Width
15.10 cm
Height
7.10 cm
Weight
733 g

30-day right of return
5 years Warranty (Bring-in)
3 additional offers

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Synology
    0.8 %
  • 4.HPE
    0.9 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    1.6 %
  • 5.WD
    1.6 %
  • 7.Seagate
    1.9 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.HPE
    2 days
  • 2.Seagate
    3 days
  • 2.Synology
    3 days
  • 2.Toshiba
    3 days
  • 2.WD
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 3.WD
    2.3 %
  • 4.Toshiba
    2.6 %
  • 5.Seagate
    3.3 %
  • 6.Dell
    5.7 %
  • 7.HPE
    8.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseJanuary 2023
  • PositiveVery quiet
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  • NegativeHigh power consumption

The Seagate Exos X18 is available with 16 and 18 TBytes, soon to be followed by the 2X18, a version with a split head stack. Those who want an 18 TB Exos drive could just as well go for an Exos X20 with 18 TB. Other versions of the Exos X18 have a SAS interface or can be erased quickly and securely, but those who are only looking for the lowest price will probably get what they want: the 18 TByte...