The Seagate ST18000NM004D 18TB hard drive is an enterprise-class hard drive that is designed for use in data centers and other large-scale storage systems. It features a storage capacity of 18 terabytes (TB) and has a rotation speed of 7.2K RPM (Revolutions per Minute).
It uses the SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) interface, which is a standard interface used for connecting storage devices to a computer and supports a data transfer rate of 6 gigabytes per second (6 Gbps).
Enterprise-class hard drives are specifically designed for use in data centers and other large-scale storage systems, where high-capacity storage, high-availability, and high-performance are critical. They are built to handle heavy workloads and operate in challenging environments.
This drive is optimized for high-performance and high-density storage requirements, featuring advanced write caching algorithms that optimize write performance and reduce write amplification. Additionally, it also offers a high workload rate, which means it can handle large amounts of data transfer or read/write operations without slowing down.
It also has advanced data protection features such as rotational vibration sensors and advanced power management, which allow it to operate in challenging data center environments.
SATA 6GBPS Hard DiskThe Seagate ST18000NM004D 18TB hard drive is a high-capacity storage device that uses the SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) interface. It has a storage capacity of 18 terabytes (TB) and has a rotation speed of 7.2K RPM (Revolutions per Minute).
The SATA interface is a standard interface used for connecting storage devices to a computer. It supports a data transfer rate of 6 gigabytes per second (6 Gbps), which is the maximum data transfer rate provided by the SATA III (also known as SATA 6 Gbps) interface standard. This is the latest version of the SATA interface and it provides faster data transfer speeds than previous versions of SATA.
This hard drive is designed for use in enterprise environments, such as data centers or large scale storage systems, where high capacity and reliability are of paramount importance. It is optimized for high-performance and high-density storage requirements, featuring advanced write caching algorithms that optimize write performance and reduce write amplification. Additionally, it also offers a high workload rate, which means it can handle large amounts of data transfer or read/write operations without slowing down.
It also has advanced data protection features such as rotational vibration sensors and advanced power management, which allow it to operate in challenging data center environments.
Delivers the high ReliabilityThe Seagate ST18000NM004D 18TB hard drive is an enterprise-class hard drive that is designed for use in data centers and other large-scale storage systems, where high capacity and reliability are important. As such, it may have features that optimize its performance for these types of usage scenarios and improve its overall reliability.
However, it's important to note that no hard drive is completely immune to failure, and it's always recommended to have regular backups and to use a RAID system to protect your data. The RAID (redundant array of independent disks) system can provide data protection and fault tolerance by distributing data across multiple hard drives. This way, even if one drive fails, the data will still be available on the other drives.
Additionally, it is always recommended to check the reviews of the specific hard drive model and check for any known reliability issues before purchasing. It's also important to keep in mind that a hard drive's lifespan is also affected by the usage, temperature, vibration and other environmental factors.
Seagate is a well-known brand in the hard drive industry and generally produces reliable products, and the Seagate 18TB hard drive is designed for use in enterprise environments and it has advanced features that improve its performance and reliability.
General Information about this Seagate ST18000NM004D HDD- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Part Number or SKU# ST18000NM004D
- product Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Product Line: Exos X20
- Storage Capacity: 18 TB
- Enclosure: Internal
- Interface: SATA-6GBPS
- Drive Dimensions: 3.5 Inch
- Mtbf: 2.5 Million Hours
- Helium Sealed-drive Design: Yes
- Superparity: Yes
- Low Halogen: Yes
- 512e Sector Size (bytes Per Sector): 512
- 4kn Sector Size (bytes Per Sector): 4096
- Powerchoice™ Idle Power Technology: Yes
- Powerchoice™ Power/performance Technology: Yes
- Low Halogen/hot-plug Support: Yes
- Organic Solderability Preservative: Yes
- Rsa 2048 Firmware Verification (sd&d): Yes
- Scalable 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
- Width: 4 Inch
- Depth: 5.8 Inch
- Height: 1 Inch
- Weight: 1.52 Lbs
Drive Performance
- Interface Access Speed (GBPS) : 12.0, 6.0, 3.0
- Sustained Data Transfer Rate Od (max): 285/272 Mbps
- Random Read/write 4k Qd16 Wcd (iops) : 168/550
- Average Latency : 4.16 Ms
- Interface Ports : Dual
- Buffer : 256 MB
- Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
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