Seagate Exos Enterprise 18TB 3.5" SATA Internal HDD

Seagate Exos X18 18TB 3.5" Enterprise HDD (ST18000NM000J) delivers massive capacity, enterprise-grade reliability, and sustained performance for data centers, cloud providers, and high-density storage arrays. Built for 24/7 operation, the Exos X18 combines an industry-leading 18TB capacity with 7200 RPM performance, SATA 6Gb/s interface, and a large 256MB cache to accelerate workloads and improve responsiveness across demanding environments.

Key features:

• 18TB capacity — Store vast datasets, backups, and archival content with fewer drives and reduced rack space.
• 7200 RPM performance — Fast sustained transfer rates for heavy read/write workloads and multi-user access.
• SATA 6Gb/s interface — Wide compatibility with enterprise servers, storage arrays, and enclosures.
• 256MB cache — Larger buffer for smoother burst performance and improved I/O responsiveness.
• Enterprise reliability — Designed for 24/7 operation with proven MTBF and workload ratings suitable for datacenter use.
• Model: ST18000NM000J — Trusted Seagate Exos X18 family engineering and firmware for consistent performance.

Benefits:

• Maximize density: High-capacity 18TB drives reduce the number of spindles required, lowering power, cooling, and footprint costs.
• Reliable continuous operation: Robust build and enterprise-focused testing minimize downtime and data loss risk.
• Optimized for mixed workloads: Ideal for cloud storage, hyperscale deployments, content delivery, backup, and archival solutions.
• Cost-effective scalability: Expand storage pools without sacrificing performance or manageability.

Deploy the Seagate Exos X18 ST18000NM000J when you need high-capacity, high-reliability drives that scale with modern infrastructure demands. Whether you’re building a new storage cluster or upgrading an existing array, the Exos X18 offers the capacity, cache, and interface compatibility to keep your data available and performant.

Use cases:

• Enterprise and hyperscale data centers
• Cloud object storage and distributed file systems
• Backup, disaster recovery, and long-term archival
• Big data analytics and media repositories

Choose the Seagate Exos X18 18TB (ST18000NM000J) for a balance of massive capacity, dependable uptime, and the performance features necessary to support demanding enterprise storage environments.