Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SAS

The Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SAS hard disk belongs among the high load internal HDDs for NAS and ordinary data centres. 3.5" HDDs are designed primarily for desktop PCs, data centres, and other data-processing devices. One of the key characteristics is clearly the rotational speed of the HDD. The 7200 RPM RPM provides better system response across the board. You can look forward to a total data capacity of 18000 GB. The device uses a 256 MB memory cache. You can link the Seagate hard disk and the PC or other devices takes place via the SAS interface.

Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SAS 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" drive fits into classic larger bays
• Maximum power draw 9,4 W
• Standard power consumption is 6,4 W, while in stand-by mode it holds at 5.3 W
• You can connect it to a PC or other devices using the SAS interface

Other HDD Features

Standard HDDs are notable for their construction. The enclosure conceals a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with hard disk heads that facilitate reading and writing of data. These moving parts can be damaged by a shock or impact, but this weak point is well-compensated by an affordable price tag and high storage capacity. The key parameter that affects the speed of a hard drive is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). In case of the Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SAS, you would get 7200 RPM revolutions per minute. This should delight the more demanding users, such as graphic designers, gamers, video editors, and people who tend to use large amounts of data. File access speed and stability is also determined the embedded buffer memory known as cache. The Seagate HDD features a 256 MB cache that keeps the last written data for their prompt retrieval and reading.

Connecting the Seagate Hard Drive

In order to mount the Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SAS in your PC or other device, you need a 3.5" slot. The communication between the HDD and PC takes place via the SAS interface with a speed of 12.0 Gbit/s. However, this technology is relatively uncommon now.