Seagate Exos X18 internal hard drive 18 TB 7200 RPM 256 MB 3.5 inch Serial ATA III

The Seagate Exos X18 is an enterprise-class 3.5" internal hard drive offering 18 TB of raw storage capacity. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 256 MB cache and a Serial ATA III interface, the Exos X18 is designed for data centres, servers and business storage systems that require high capacity, predictable performance and rack-space efficiency.

Advantages

The Exos X18 provides high capacity in a 3.5" form factor, a 7200 RPM speed for consistent performance under heavy workloads and a 256 MB buffer to improve data throughput. Built for enterprise environments, it offers a long mean time between failures (MTBF) and compatibility with standard SATA III controllers for easy integration into servers, NAS devices and storage arrays.

Suitable for

• Data centre storage and archive systems
• Enterprise servers and virtualisation hosts
• Business-class NAS and storage arrays
• Backup and cold-storage applications requiring high capacity

Key specifications

• Capacity: 18 TB (18000 GB)
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA III
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 256 MB
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
• Weight: 0.67 kg
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): ST18000NM001J
• EAN: 8719706020459

How to use

Install the Seagate Exos X18 into a 3.5" drive bay of a compatible server, NAS or storage array using standard SATA power and data connectors. Configure the drive within your RAID or storage management software according to your redundancy and performance requirements. Ensure the system BIOS/firmware recognises the drive and initialise it with the required partitioning and file system before putting it into production.

Recommendations

For reliable long-term operation, use the Exos X18 in environments with adequate cooling and vibration control. Follow the server or chassis manufacturer’s mounting guidelines and maintain current firmware and drivers. Consider RAID configurations or backup strategies appropriate for enterprise data protection and recovery objectives.