Seagate Exos X24 16TB Enterprise HDD
The Seagate Exos X24 16TB Enterprise Hard Drive (ST16000NM002H) is a high-capacity 3.5-inch SATA HDD designed for servers, enterprise storage arrays, data centres and demanding business backup systems. Built for continuous 24/7 operation, it provides 16TB of raw storage for organisations managing large datasets, virtualisation backups, shared files and long-term archives.
Combining 7200 RPM performance, a 512MB cache and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface, the Exos X24 delivers sustained transfer speeds of up to 285MB/s under specified conditions. Its CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology supports consistent write behaviour for demanding storage tasks, including RAID rebuilds, large sequential transfers and repeated data updates.
The helium-sealed design helps manage the mechanical demands of high-capacity storage, while rotational vibration sensors support operation in multi-drive enclosures. Seagate's PowerChoice and PowerBalance technologies provide additional power-management capabilities for enterprise environments.
With a 550TB/year workload rating and 2.5-million-hour MTBF, this 16TB enterprise HDD is engineered for intensive storage use. Its 24/7 operational rating and enterprise-focused firmware make it suitable for compatible rackmount servers, storage appliances and professional NAS systems.
Whether you are expanding a business backup server, replacing drives in a compatible RAID array or building a high-capacity storage system, the Seagate Exos X24 16TB offers enterprise-class capacity, CMR recording and sustained performance in a standard SATA form factor.
