Seagate Exos 2X18 ST18000NM0272 - Hard drive - 18 TB - internal - 3.5" - SAS 12Gb/s - 7200 rpm - buffer: 256 MB

Seagate manufactures hard drives that specifically address the needs of the hyperscale storage market. As the high-performing hard drive in the Seagate X class, the Exos 2X18 enterprise dual-actuator hard drive utilizes MACH.2 technology enabling up to 2x the performance of an enterprise single-actuator 3.5-inch hard drive.

• Hyperscale applications/cloud data centers
• Massive scale-out data centers
• Big data applications
• Content delivery networks
• Mainstream enterprise external storage arrays
• Distributed file systems, including Hadoop and Ceph
• Enterprise backup and restore - D2D, virtual tape
• MACH.2 technology enables up to 2x the performance of an enterprise single-actuator 3.5-inch hard drive
• PowerBalance feature optimizes IOPS/Watt
• Helium sealed-drive design delivers lower total cost of ownership through lower power and weight
• Next-generation helium side-sealed weld technology for added handling robustness and leak protection
• Digital environmental sensors to monitor internal drive conditions for optimal operation and performance
• Latest hermetic interconnect technology supporting higher data rate heads and higher pin counts for extreme thermal conditions

• Robust storage capacity
  With a capacity of 18 TB, this hard drive accommodates vast amounts of data, allowing users to store large files and applications seamlessly.
• Swift data transfer
  The data transfer rate of 1.2 GBps facilitates quick access to files, significantly improving workflow efficiency.
• Enhanced reliability
  Featuring technologies such as Seagate Secure and Super Parity, this drive ensures robust data protection and integrity, minimizing the risk of data loss.
• Efficient operation
  PowerChoice idle power technology optimizes power consumption, making it ideal for energy-conscious environments without sacrificing performance.
• Versatile compatibility
  Built with a Serial Attached SCSI 3 interface, this hard drive is compatible with various systems, providing flexible installation options.

Seagate manufactures hard drives that specifically address the needs of the hyperscale storage market. As the high-performing hard drive in the Seagate X class, the Exos 2X18 enterprise dual-actuator hard drive utilizes MACH.2 technology enabling up to 2x the performance of an enterprise single-actuator 3.5-inch hard drive.