Seagate
Seagate Exos X10 ST10000NM0096 10TB SAS 7200 RPM 256MB 3.5" internal hard drive
Enterprise 10 TB SAS drive with 7 200 RPM spindle, 256 MB cache and helium-sealed design for high-throughput server workloads
- Capacity10TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
- Cache256MB
- Recording TechnologyCMR
- Form Factor3.5"
- 10 TB capacity for massive enterprise storage
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers 249 MB/s sustained throughput
- SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface for high-availability connectivity
- Helium-sealed design reduces power draw and acoustic noise
- T10 DIF plus 512e sector format protects data integrity
10TB Enterprise SAS Hard Drive
The Seagate Exos X10 ST10000NM0096 is a 10TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM with a SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface and a 256MB cache. A helium-sealed design and CMR technology support sustained data transfer rates up to 249 MB/s. T10 DIF data integrity and 512e sector format protect data in demanding environments.
Suited for Servers and Storage Arrays
This drive targets enterprise servers, storage arrays, cloud deployments and backup or archiving systems. It also fits workstation computers and big-data analytics workloads that need high-capacity, reliable storage. Buyers whose systems lack a SAS 12Gb/s host bus adapter cannot use this drive. Home users or small offices without enterprise-grade RAID controllers should look at alternatives designed for standard desktop connectivity.
SAS 12Gb/s Interface Determines Compatibility
The single specification that decides fitment is the SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface. The drive requires a compatible SAS controller or backplane; it will not operate on a standard desktop motherboard lacking this specific connection. Verify your server or storage array supports 12Gb/s SAS before purchase. All other features depend on this interface being present.
Highlights
- 10 TB capacity for massive enterprise storage
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers 249 MB/s sustained throughput
- SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface for high-availability connectivity
- Helium-sealed design reduces power draw and acoustic noise
- T10 DIF plus 512e sector format protects data integrity
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | Exos X10 |
| Model | ST10000NM0096 |
| Part Number | 2AA201-005 |
| Capacity | 10TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Features | Helium-Sealed Design, Idle Power Management, Power Efficiency Optimization, 512e Sector Format, T10 DIF Data Integrity |
Questions about this item
Which capacity of the Exos X10 should I choose for a storage array?
This model provides 10TB of storage in a single 3.5-inch drive, using helium-sealed CMR technology for high-density enterprise capacity.
What does the 249 MB/s sustained transfer rate mean for my server workload?
The drive delivers up to 249 MB/s sequential throughput, so large-file streaming and backup jobs run at the media's full speed rather than the interface ceiling.
How does the SAS 12Gb/s interface affect real-world performance?
The dual-port SAS 12Gb/s link provides redundant paths and high burst bandwidth, while the 7200 RPM spindle and 256MB cache sustain up to 249 MB/s in practice.
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