• Stores up to 12.8 PB in a 42U rack with helium technology
• Leading sustained data rate 261 MB/s
• Random write of 440 IOP/s
• Reduced complexity with FastFormat™
• Reduced TCO with low weight of 670g and 0.31 W/TB
• 550 TB/yr — 10× the workload rating of desktop drives
• Seagate Secure® encryption technology

The Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM002G is a high-capacity 16TB enterprise-class HDD designed for mission-critical workloads and large-scale storage infrastructures. With SAS 12Gb/s interface, 7200 RPM speed, and 256MB cache, it delivers consistent performance and reliability. Engineered for maximum uptime, the Exos X16 is ideal for hyperscale applications, cloud storage, and enterprise servers.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM002G

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch

• Capacity: 16TB

• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s

• Sector Format: 512e / 4Kn

• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM

• Cache: 256MB

• Workload Rate Limit: 550TB/year

• MTBF: 2.5 million hours

• Power Consumption: 5W (idle), 7.6W (operating)

• Drive Design: Helium-sealed for efficiency and reliability

Key Features

• Massive 16TB Storage – Optimized for enterprise and hyperscale environments

• High Reliability – 2.5M-hour MTBF and 550TB/year workload rate

• SAS 12Gb/s Interface – Ensures fast data transfer and robust connectivity

• Helium Technology – Reduces power consumption and improves performance

• Advanced Caching – 256MB cache boosts read/write operations

• Flexible Sector Format – Supports both 512e and 4Kn applications