Seagate Exos X18 18TB Enterprise HDD With 550TB/Yr Workload, 2.5M MTBF, 270MB/s Transfer Rate, Helium-Sealed 3.5in Design, PowerChoice, PowerBalance, And AES-256 Seagate Secure Protection ~ ST18000NM000J

Expert Features

• Massive 18TB Enterprise-Grade Capacity : Built for hyperscale and data-intensive infrastructures, the Exos X18 packs 18TB of high-density storage into a 3.5-inch form factor—delivering top-tier rack space efficiency for analytics, cold storage, and large-scale deployments.
• Engineered for Hyperscale Scalability : Designed for big data environments and cloud architectures, it meets hyperscale demands with predictable performance, support for dense storage arrays, and architecture-optimized throughput.
• Advanced Caching for Low-Latency Response : Enhanced caching technology ensures consistent, repeatable read/write behavior with stable latency—crucial for enterprise workloads that require dependable performance at scale.
• 24×7 Operation with High Workload Rating : Supports workloads up to 550TB per year, delivering continuous operation for mission-critical applications, databases, and high-availability deployments.
• Helium-Sealed Power Efficiency : Built with helium-filled technology to reduce turbulence, power draw, and heat output. The result: cooler operation, higher reliability, and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
• PowerChoice & PowerBalance Optimization : Fine-tune performance and energy consumption with customizable power profiles. These technologies intelligently adjust active and idle power states without sacrificing stability.
• Enterprise-Class Reliability : Achieves a 2.5 million-hour MTBF rating with robust error recovery and vibration resistance—ideal for multi-drive servers, enterprise racks, and concurrent workloads.
• Fast Sustained Data Throughput : Up to 270MB/s sustained transfer rate ensures smooth data ingestion and retrieval, optimized for heavy workloads, batch processing, and high-speed backup tasks.
• Seagate Secure Hardware Encryption : AES-256 hardware-based encryption, password protection, and secure erase features safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Built for Mission-Critical Environments : Ideal for enterprise storage servers, RAID arrays, SAN/NAS systems, cloud data centers, high-capacity backup vaults, and analytics-driven infrastructures.

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