Description
Product Specification of the ST16000NM003G HDD
The ST16000NM003G is a high-capacity hard disk drive (HDD) manufactured by Seagate, a leading data storage solutions company. This HDD offers a massive 16 terabytes (TB) of storage capacity, making it suitable for enterprise-level data storage needs. It features a 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM) spindle speed, which provides fast data access and transfer speeds. The drive utilizes a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) interface with a transfer rate of 6 gigabytes per second (GBPS), allowing for efficient data transfer. The ST16000NM003G is designed in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF), making it compatible with most enterprise-grade servers and storage systems.
Key Features
- High Storage Capacity: The ST16000NM003G offers a massive storage capacity of 16 terabytes (TB), making it suitable for storing large amounts of data, including critical business data, multimedia files, and backups. The high storage capacity makes it ideal for enterprise-level applications that require extensive data storage.
- Fast Data Access and Transfer Speeds: With a spindle speed of 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM), the ST16000NM003G provides fast data access and transfer speeds. This makes it suitable for data-intensive tasks such as database management, data analysis, and content streaming. The faster data access and transfer speeds result in improved overall system performance and reduced data retrieval times.
- SATA 6 GBPS Interface: The ST16000NM003G utilizes a SATA 6 gigabytes per second (GBPS) interface, which provides a high data transfer rate. This allows for efficient data transfer and improves the performance of data-intensive applications, reducing system latency and enhancing overall productivity.
- Large Form Factor: The ST16000NM003G is designed in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF), which makes it compatible with most enterprise-grade servers and storage systems. The large form factor allows for easy integration into existing enterprise storage infrastructure, making it a convenient choice for upgrading storage capacity in enterprise environments.
- Enterprise-Grade Reliability: The ST16000NM003G is built to deliver enterprise-grade reliability, making it suitable for demanding data center environments. It features advanced data protection technologies, including error correction codes (ECC) and power loss data protection, to safeguard data integrity and prevent data loss due to unexpected power outages or other failures. The drive also has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of over 2 million hours, ensuring reliable operation and minimal downtime.
- Made by Seagate: The ST16000NM003G is manufactured by Seagate, a well-known and reputable brand in the data storage industry. Seagate has a long history of producing reliable and high-performance HDDs, and the ST16000NM003G is no exception. Seagate is known for its quality and durability, making the ST16000NM003G a reliable choice for enterprise data storage needs.
Benefits of the ST16000NM003G for Enterprises
- Enhanced Data Storage: The ST16000NM003G offers a massive 16 terabytes (TB) of storage capacity, allowing enterprises to store large amounts of data in a single drive. This makes it ideal for data-intensive applications such as big data analytics, cloud storage, and virtualization, where large storage capacity is essential.
- Improved System Performance: With a spindle speed of 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM), the ST16000NM003G provides fast data access and transfer speeds. This results in improved system performance, reduced data retrieval times, and enhanced productivity for enterprise applications that require high-speed data processing.
General Information about the Seagate ST16000NM003G
- Manufacturer : Seagate
- Model Number or SKU# ST16000NM003G
- Product Line : Exos X16
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive
Best-Fit Applications
- Hyperscale Applications/Cloud Data Centers
- Massive Scale-Out Data Centers
- Big Data Applications
- High-Capacity Density Raid Storage
- Mainstream Enterprise External Storage Arrays
- Distributed File Systems, Including Hadoop And Ceph
- Enterprise Backup And Restore— D2D, Virtual Tape
- Centralized Surveillance
Features
- Storage Capacity : 16 TB
- Enclosure : Internal
- Interface : SATA-6GBPS
- 512e Sector Size (Bytes Per Sector) : 512
- 4KN Sector Size (Bytes Per Sector) : 4096
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
- Mtbf : 2.5 Million Hours
- Helium Sealed-Drive Design : Yes
- Superparity : Yes
- Low Halogen : Yes
- Powerchoiceâ„¢ Idle Power Technology : Yes
- Powerchoiceâ„¢ Power/Performance Technology : Yes
- Low Halogen/Hot-Plug Support : Yes
- Organic Solderability Preservative : Yes
- Rsa 2048 Firmware Verification (SD&D) : Yes
Drive Performance
- Interface Access Speed (GB/S) : 6.0, 3.0
- Sustained Data Transfer Rate OD (Max): Up To 261, 249 MBPS
- Random Read/Write 4K QD16 WCD (Iops) : 170/440
- Average Latency : 4.16 MS
- Interface Ports : Single
- Buffer : 256 MB
- Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
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