Seagate Exos X16 Hard Drive ST16000NM002C-FR 16TB SATA III 7200RPM 3.5-inch Factory Refurbished

The Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM002C-FR is a high-capacity 16TB enterprise-class hard disk drive designed for data centers and demanding storage environments. This factory refurbished unit delivers reliable performance with a SATA III 6Gb/s interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, and 256MB cache buffer. Helium-sealed technology ensures lower power consumption and enhanced reliability, with an MTBF of 2.5 million hours and a workload rate limit of 550TB per year.

Advantages

With 16TB of storage capacity, this drive is ideal for scaling data centers, cloud storage, and high-density storage arrays. The helium-sealed design reduces friction and power draw, while the 512e sector format provides compatibility with modern storage systems. Factory refurbished drives undergo rigorous testing to ensure they meet original performance specifications, offering a cost-effective solution for expanding storage infrastructure.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and data centers
• Cloud and hyperscale storage
• Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems
• Backup and archival solutions
• High-capacity storage arrays

Key specifications

• Capacity: 16 TB
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Cache Buffer: 256 MB
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 261 MB/s
• MTBF: 2.5 Million Hours
• Workload Rate Limit: 550 TB/year
• Power Consumption (Idle): 5.0 W
• Power Consumption (Operating): 9.0 W
• Technology: Helium-sealed
• Condition: Factory Refurbished

Recommendations

This drive is perfect for IT professionals looking to upgrade storage capacity without compromising on reliability. The factory refurbished condition offers excellent value, backed by Seagate's quality assurance. Ensure your system supports 3.5-inch SATA drives and 512e sector format for optimal compatibility.