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Silver 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive with helium sealed design

Seagate

Seagate Exos X22 ST22000NM001E 22TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 512MB 3.5in internal hard drive

SKU CH-45GT-BPTG1

A 22TB enterprise hard drive with a helium-sealed design, 7200 RPM spindle speed, and 512MB cache for high-throughput storage arrays

  • Capacity22TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Cache512MB
  • Recording TechnologyCMR
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 22TB capacity stores massive enterprise datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers up to 285 MB/s sustained transfer
  • Helium-sealed design reduces drag for reliable high-throughput performance
  • 512MB cache accelerates data access for analytics workloads
  • CMR recording technology ensures consistent performance and broad compatibility

Enterprise Capacity and Reliability

The Seagate Exos X22 ST22000NM001E is a 22TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage. It runs at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and a 512MB cache. The helium-sealed design and CMR recording technology support sustained data transfer rates up to 285 MB/s for demanding workloads.

Build Integration Requirements

This drive fits a standard 3.5-inch bay and connects via a SATA data cable and power connector. The 6.0Gb/s interface works with existing SATA controllers and backplanes. Its helium-sealed construction reduces internal turbulence, allowing high capacity without the heat or vibration penalties that can affect dense server chassis.

Helium Sealing and Hot-Plug Benefits

The helium-sealed design lowers drag on the platters, which cuts power draw and acoustic noise while enabling the 22TB capacity in a standard form factor. Hot-plug support lets administrators insert or remove the drive without powering down compatible enclosures, reducing downtime during maintenance or expansion.

Highlights

  • 22TB capacity stores massive enterprise datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers up to 285 MB/s sustained transfer
  • Helium-sealed design reduces drag for reliable high-throughput performance
  • 512MB cache accelerates data access for analytics workloads
  • CMR recording technology ensures consistent performance and broad compatibility

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesExos X22
ModelST22000NM001E
Part Number3HM103-881
Capacity22TB
RPM7200 RPM
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Cache512MB
Recording TechnologyCMR
Form Factor3.5"
FeaturesHelium-Sealed Design
UsageFor Enterprise Storage

Questions about this item

What sustained transfer rate does the 22TB Exos X22 deliver during long sequential workloads?

The drive reaches up to 285 MB/s sustained data transfer, so large backups or analytics scans run at that ceiling for the full capacity.

How much noise and heat does the helium-sealed 3.5" mechanism generate in a server running continuously?

Helium sealing cuts turbulence, letting the 7200 RPM platters run cooler and quieter than air-filled drives of the same speed.

Which host interface and hot-plug capability must my backplane or controller provide for this SATA drive?

A 6.0Gb/s SATA port with hot-plug support is required; the drive uses the standard SATA data and power connectors.

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