Seagate Enterprise XS15360TE70014 internal solid state drive 15 TB 2.5 inch SAS 3D eTLC

The Seagate 15.4 TB 2.5" SAS SSD (Nytro 3031 series) is an enterprise-grade internal solid state drive designed for server and workstation environments demanding high capacity and sustained performance. With 15.36 TB raw capacity in a 2.5" form factor and a dual-port SAS interface operating at up to 12 Gbit/s per port, the drive delivers fast sequential throughput (read up to 1050 MB/s, write up to 1000 MB/s) while supporting enterprise features for data protection, security and long-term reliability.

Advantages

This SSD combines high storage density and consistent performance suitable for mixed and sequential workloads. Built-in enterprise reliability features include full internal and external data path protection (T10 DIF), advanced ECC and media lifecycle management to extend flash life, and power-loss data protection to maintain data integrity. Security options include self-encrypting drive capability with TCG compliance and availability of FIPS/Common Criteria tamper-resistant variants. Dual-port SAS support enables scalable, redundant deployments with effective high bandwidth.

Suitable for

• Database servers and virtualisation hosts requiring low latency and high IOPS
• Content streaming and high-throughput sequential read/write applications
• Enterprise storage arrays and dense data centre deployments
• Workloads that require secure, tamper-resistant storage with encryption

Key specifications

• Capacity: 15.36 TB (15,360 GB)
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: Dual-port SAS, up to 12 Gbit/s per port
• Sequential read speed: up to 1050 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 1000 MB/s
• Weight: 0.165 kg
• Enterprise features: T10 DIF data path protection, advanced ECC, media lifecycle management, power-loss protection
• Security: TCG-compliant self-encrypting drive; FIPS/Common Criteria variants available

How to use

Install the drive in a compatible SAS-capable server, storage array or workstation bay following the system vendor’s instructions for hot-swap or tray installation. Configure the host controller for dual-port SAS where redundancy or multipathing is required. Initialize and format the drive using your operating system or storage management tools, and enable encryption or security features through Seagate Downloads & Diagnostics or your storage management software if required. Monitor drive health and endurance metrics with vendor tools to plan maintenance and replacements.

Recommendations

Match the specific Nytro 3031 endurance tier to your workload profile: choose higher endurance for write-intensive database and virtualised workloads, and higher capacity or lower-cost endurance options for read-heavy content streaming. Use dual-port SAS configurations for redundancy and multipathing, enable available encryption options for sensitive data, and keep firmware and diagnostics tools up to date to maintain performance and reliability.