Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA

The Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA hard disk is one of the high load internal HDDs compatible with NAS data storage solutions. 3.5" HDDs are designed primarily for desktop PCs, data centres, and other data-processing devices. One of the most important parameters is undoubtedly the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM ensures better system response across the board. The total capacity of the hard drive is 18000 GB. The device has a 256 MB memory cache. You can connect the Seagate hard disk and other hardware is facilitated via the SATA III interface.

Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA 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" format disk for ordinary drive bays
• Maximum power draw 9,4 W
• You can connect it to a PC or other devices using the SATA III interface

Other Hard Drive Features

Platter hard disks have a notably special construction. The enclosure conceals a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with disk read/write heads. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but this weak point is well-compensated by an excellent price/storage capacity ratio. The important parameter that affects the speed of a HDD is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). In case of the Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA, you can look forward to 7200 RPM RPM. It's a great model for more demanding users, such as graphic or video editors - in short, people who work with large amounts of data. Data transmission and overall stability is also determined by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Seagate hard drive is equipped with a 256 MB cache that keeps the last written data for their speedy reading.

Connecting the Seagate HDD

If you want to install the Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA in your laptop or other device, it must be equipped with a 3.5" slot. Data sharing takes place via the SATA III interface with a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. This technology is one of the most popular HDD data transfer options available and delivers a speed of 600 MB/s.