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Seagate

Seagate Exos X16 16 TB SAS 12 Gbps 3.5 in internal hard drive

SKU CH-T587-HD9DJ

A 16 TB SAS 12 Gbps 3.5 in internal hard drive built for desktop storage

  • 16 TB capacity for massive data storage
  • SAS 12 Gbps interface enables fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot plug and hot swap support simplifies maintenance
  • Designed for cloud storage workloads

Built for Enterprise Storage Arrays

The Seagate Exos X16 is a 16 TB SAS hard drive designed for 3.5 inch internal bays in servers and storage arrays. Its 12 Gbps interface supports high-throughput workloads such as cloud storage, backup targets and nearline archives. The drive includes hot-plug and hot-swap support for serviceability in multi-bay enclosures. It is intended for IT teams managing large-capacity, always-on storage infrastructure.

Verify SAS Controller and Backplane Compatibility

Before ordering, confirm that your host bus adapter or RAID controller provides a 12 Gbps SAS port and that your backplane or drive cage accepts 3.5 inch SAS drives with hot-swap carriers. Check that your system firmware and operating system recognise SAS devices at full link speed. Ensure adequate cooling airflow across the drive bays, as sustained enterprise workloads generate continuous heat.

Sustained Throughput Over Burst Speed

Under continuous read or write loads the drive maintains consistent throughput rather than peaking for short bursts. The SAS 12 Gbps link keeps data moving to the controller without the latency spikes seen on consumer interfaces. Firmware tuned for sequential workloads helps sustain performance during long backup windows or replication jobs. The helium-sealed design reduces internal turbulence, supporting stable operation during extended duty cycles.

Highlights

  • 16 TB capacity for massive data storage
  • SAS 12 Gbps interface enables fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot plug and hot swap support simplifies maintenance
  • Designed for cloud storage workloads

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the Seagate Exos X16 16 TB SAS 12 Gbps 3.5 in drive and what must I buy separately?

The drive ships as a bare 3.5 inch unit; mounting screws, SAS cables and a compatible SAS controller or backplane are not included and must be sourced separately.

How do I choose between the available versions or capacities of the Exos X16 line?

The listed model is the single 16 TB capacity; no other capacities or firmware variants are offered for this specific part number.

What does the 12 Gbps SAS interface mean for real-world throughput inside my server?

The 12 Gbps SAS link supports up to 12 Gbit/s per port; sustained transfer rates will be limited by the drive’s internal media speed and the host controller’s queue depth.

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