Exos X18 Model No: ST18000NM000J

Seagate Exos X18 18TB Enterprise Hard Drive – ST18000NM000J SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache

Body Content: Maximize your data center’s potential with the Seagate Exos X18 (ST18000NM000J). As a flagship model in the Exos X series, this 18TB drive offers the highest rack-space efficiency and is specifically optimized for massive data transfers and low-latency workloads. Utilizing a helium-sealed design, the X18 reduces power consumption and heat, making it the most cost-effective solution for growing enterprise infrastructures.

Hyperscale Performance and Efficiency The ST18000NM000J is built to support 24/7 heavy-duty workloads. Featuring HelioSeal® technology, this drive operates with significantly less air friction, allowing for lower power-per-terabyte and industry-leading vibration resistance. This ensures that your storage remains stable and fast, even in high-density, multi-drive server racks.

Unmatched Reliability and Data Security With a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 256MB cache, the Exos X18 delivers sustained data transfer rates of up to 270MB/s. It is rated for a 550TB/year workload and features a 2.5 million-hour MTBF, offering the durability required for cloud storage, big data analytics, and high-capacity RAID arrays. To protect your assets, it includes Seagate Secure™ technology with Instant Secure Erase (ISE) for fast and safe drive decommissioning.

Key Features & Technical Specifications:

• 18TB Enterprise Capacity: Massive density for hyperscale and cloud applications.

• Helium-Sealed Design: Reduces power and cooling costs while enhancing drive longevity.

• Sustained Performance: 7200 RPM and 256MB cache for transfer speeds up to 270MB/s.

• 24/7 Enterprise Reliability: 550TB/year workload rating and 2.5M hours MTBF.

• Advanced Caching: TurboBoost® technology for accelerated data processing.

• SATA 6Gb/s Interface: Seamless integration into standard enterprise server backplanes.

• PowerBalance™ Feature: Optimizes the Watts-per-TB ratio for massive data centers.