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Silver 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive with exposed circuit board

Seagate

Seagate Exos X16 12TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-CNH7-AVW03

Enterprise 3.5-inch SAS drive stores 12 TB at 7 200 RPM with 256 MB cache and up to 245 MB/s throughput

  • 12 TB capacity stores massive datasets
  • 245 MB/s sequential speed moves large files fast
  • 256 MB cache smooths heavy workloads
  • CMR technology delivers consistent performance
  • 24×7 endurance rating supports non-stop operation

Enterprise Storage Drive

This Seagate Exos X16 is a 12TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface. A 256 MB cache helps sustain a sequential transfer rate of up to 245 MB/s under optimal conditions. The drive uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) for consistent performance.

Suited For Continuous Operation

Designed for 24x7 use in scalable environments such as cloud data centres, the drive includes PowerBalance technology to manage power and performance. PowerChoice idle power technology reduces consumption during quiet periods. Hot plug support allows a failed unit to be swapped without shutting down the system. Buyers needing a different interface or a non-enterprise drive should look elsewhere.

SAS 12Gb/s Interface

The single specification that decides compatibility is the SAS 12Gb/s connection. Your host bus adapter, backplane or controller must provide this exact interface for the drive to operate. Without a matching SAS link the product cannot be installed or used.

Highlights

  • 12 TB capacity stores massive datasets
  • 245 MB/s sequential speed moves large files fast
  • 256 MB cache smooths heavy workloads
  • CMR technology delivers consistent performance
  • 24×7 endurance rating supports non-stop operation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the drive ship with a SAS cable or mounting brackets?

The unit is sold as a bare 3.5-inch SAS drive; cables and brackets are not included and must be sourced separately.

Should I choose the 12 TB model or a different capacity in the Exos X16 line?

The 12 TB version provides the full 245 MB/s sequential speed and 256 MB cache; lower-capacity models in the series may have reduced performance figures.

Will I see the full 245 MB/s transfer rate in a typical server?

The 245 MB/s figure is the maximum sustained rate under optimal conditions; real-world throughput depends on the SAS 12Gb/s controller, workload mix and queue depth.

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