Seagate Exos X18 12TB SATA Standard Model FastFormat (512e/4Kn)

Seagate Exos X18 12TB SATA Standard Model FastFormat (512e/4Kn) HDD Key Features

• Read speed up to 270 MB/s and write speed up to 270 MB/s
• 256 MB memory cache
• Seagate 3.5" disk fits into classic larger bays
• Maximum power draw 8,6 W
• The data transfer is facilitated via the SATA III interface

Other Hard Disk Features

Platter hard disks have a notably special construction. Inside the drive there is a mechanism that uses moving platters accompanied by disk read and write heads. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but this design delivers an affordable price tag and high storage capacity. The key criterion that affects the speed of a HDD is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). With the Seagate Exos X18 12TB SATA Standard Model FastFormat (512e/4Kn), you get 7200 rev/min revolutions per minute. This is welcome news for people with higher requirements, for example video editors, graphic artists, people who play PC games, and everybody else who deal with large amounts of data. File access speed and stability is also significantly affected the embedded buffer memory known as cache. The Seagate hard disk features a 256 MB cache that stores the last data inputs for their speedy reading.

Connecting the Seagate HDD

In order to mount the Seagate Exos X18 12TB SATA Standard Model FastFormat (512e/4Kn) in your PC or other device, it must be equipped with a 3.5" slot. All data transfer happens via the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. The technology is one of the best HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a speed of 600 MB/s.