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Silver 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive with label showing 22TB capacity

Seagate

Seagate Exos X22 ST22000NM001E 22TB 3.5" 7200 RPM SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-A7YA-22JRJ MPN ST22000NM001E

Enterprise-class 3.5" hard drive delivers 22TB capacity at 7200 RPM with 512MB cache over SATA 6.0Gb/s for high-density storage arrays

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity22TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache512MB
  • UsageFor Enterprise Storage
  • Form Factor3.5"

Options 22TB Exos X22

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 22TB capacity stores massive datasets in a single 3.5" drive
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers consistent performance for enterprise workloads
  • 5 million hours MTBF rating supports reliable operation in data center environments
  • Helium sealed design reduces power consumption per terabyte
  • 512MB cache enhances data throughput for large transfer operations

Capacity and purpose

The Seagate Exos X22 ST22000NM001E is a 22TB 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It is built for hyperscale cloud data centres, massive scale-out deployments and high-density RAID storage arrays that need maximum capacity per rack.

Upgrade path and value

This drive replaces lower-capacity enterprise SATA drives when a single 3.5 inch bay must deliver 22TB instead of smaller volumes. The jump is worth it when power and weight savings from the helium sealed design lower total cost of ownership across large installations.

Compatibility checks

Verify your chassis accepts 3.5 inch LFF drives and that the backplane or controller supports SATA 6.0Gb/s hot-plug operation. Confirm the system can supply adequate cooling for a 7200 RPM helium-filled unit and that the firmware environment recognises drives of this capacity.

Highlights

  • 22TB capacity stores massive datasets in a single 3.5" drive
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers consistent performance for enterprise workloads
  • 5 million hours MTBF rating supports reliable operation in data center environments
  • Helium sealed design reduces power consumption per terabyte
  • 512MB cache enhances data throughput for large transfer operations

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesExos X22
ModelST22000NM001E
Part NumberST22000NM001E
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity22TB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache512MB
UsageFor Enterprise Storage
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the 3.5" LFF form factor fit a standard desktop drive bay?

Yes, the 3.5" LFF form factor matches standard desktop drive bays and uses the common SATA 6.0Gb/s interface for both data and power connections.

What is the correct way to install the helium-sealed drive to avoid damaging the side-sealing weld?

Mount the drive using all four bottom or side screws in the chassis; do not apply pressure to the top cover or tilt the drive sharply during installation.

How often should I check the digital environmental sensors and SMART data on this 22TB enterprise drive?

Monitor SMART attributes and the internal environmental sensors at least once a month to track temperature, helium integrity and reallocated sector counts.

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