The Seagate Exos X18 16TB 512e/4kn SATA hard disk belongs among the high load internal HDDs compatible with NAS data storage solutions. The 3.5" format is designed chiefly for desktop PCs, data centres, and other data-processing devices. One of the most important characteristics is undoubtedly the rotational speed (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM delivers improved performance and data speeds. The overall data capacity of the HDD is 16000 GB. The storage features a 256 MB memory cache. You can connect the Seagate hard disk and the PC or other devices takes place through the SATA III interface.
Standard HDDs are notable for their construction. The enclosure conceals a mechanism with 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 at the same time you get a great combo of a low price and great storage capacity. The key criterion that determines the speed of a HDD is the number of rotations per minute (RPM). In case of the Seagate Exos X18 16TB 512e/4kn SATA, you would get 7200 RPM revolutions per minute. This is great news for people who demand more from their devices, such as graphic designers, gamers, video editors, and people who tend to use large amounts of data. File access speed and overall stability is also impacted the embedded buffer memory known as cache. The Seagate hard disk includes a 256 MB cache that stores the last data inputs for their fast retrieval and reading.
If you want to mount the Seagate Exos X18 16TB 512e/4kn SATA in the device of your choice, you need a 3.5" slot. The communication between the HDD and PC is done via the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. The technology is one of the best HDD data transfer options available and delivers a speed of 600 MB/s.
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Warranty: | 60 months |
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