Seagate ST16000NM005G Hard Drive 16TB SATA 6Gb/s, 7.2k RPM, 3.5in, SED-ISE 512e/4Kn - Exos X16 Series

Maximum Storage Capacity for Highest Rack Space Efficiency Industry's first 16TB drive for 33% more petabytes per rack

Highest 16TB hard drive performance with enhanced caching, making it perfect for cloud data center and massive scale-out data center applications.

Hyperscale SATA model tuned for large data transfers and low latency.

PowerBalance feature optimizes Watts/TB.

Helium sealed-drive design delivers lower total cost of ownership through lower power and weight.

Next-generation helium side-sealing weld technology for added handling robustness and leak protection.

Digital environmental sensors to monitor internal drive conditions for optimal operation and performance.

Data protection and security: Seagate Secure features for safe, affordable, fast, and easy drive retirement.

• 256 MB data buffer.

• 7200 RPM spindle speed.

• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.

• High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 600MB per second).

• Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications.

• PowerChoice for selectable power savings

• Perpendicular recording technology provides the drives with increased areal density.

• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.

• State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.

• Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.

• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors.