Seagate Exos X18 18TB 7200rpm SATA III 3.5 NAS HDD

The Seagate Exos X18 18TB NAS HDD is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade storage solution designed for demanding environments such as hyperscale data centers, big data applications, and high-density RAID systems. With 18TB of storage, it delivers the scalability needed for modern cloud and enterprise infrastructures.

Equipped with a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, and a 256MB cache, this 3.5-inch drive provides data transfer rates of up to 270 MB/s, ensuring fast and reliable performance for read/write-intensive workloads.

The Exos X18 is engineered for durability and efficiency, featuring a helium-sealed design that reduces power consumption and drive weight while enhancing longevity and protection against leaks. Built-in digital sensors help maintain optimal performance, while PowerBalance technology ensures energy-efficient operation with reduced total cost of ownership.

With a 2.5 million-hour MTBF rating, this HDD is built for 24/7 use in mission-critical environments. It supports a wide range of enterprise applications, including:

• Hyperscale and cloud data centers

• Big data and analytics workloads

• Enterprise backup and restore (D2D, virtual tape)

• High-capacity RAID systems

• Centralized surveillance

• Distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph

Backed by 5 years of warranty, the Seagate Exos X18 18TB HDD offers proven reliability and performance, making it a trusted choice for organizations that require massive storage with enterprise-level durability.