ST10000NM013G Seagate Exos X18 10TB SAS 256 MB 3.5" Consumer HDD

High-Density 3.5in Enterprise SAS Nearline HDD engineered for RAID capacity tiers with the ST10000NM013G

The ST10000NM013G is a 10TB 3.5in internal enterprise HDD designed for data centre server and storage array deployments where predictable capacity, sustained throughput, and fleet manageability matter more than low-latency flash. In mixed compute environments, it complements CPU- and GPU-dense nodes by providing a cost-efficient capacity tier for datasets, backups, and log retention without consuming PCIe lanes required for accelerators and high-speed networking.

Built on a 12Gb/s SAS dual-port architecture, the ST10000NM013G supports redundant paths for high availability and multipath I/O in modern HBAs and SAS expanders. CMR recording and a 7200RPM spindle deliver stable write behavior for RAID rebuilds and sequential ingest, while 256MB cache helps smooth bursty I/O. 512e and 4Kn sector format compatibility simplifies integration into legacy volumes and advanced-format arrays, aligning with enterprise storage policies and data lifecycle management.

Why Choose the ST10000NM013G?

The ST10000NM013G provides a disciplined balance of rack density and operational resilience for capacity-oriented tiers. Dual-port SAS enables scalable, fault-tolerant topologies, and the drive’s enterprise reliability profile supports large RAID pools and nearline shelves where rebuild time, error handling, and consistent behavior directly impact service continuity.

Seagate engineers the Exos platform for sustained 24/7 operation in shared data centre environments, emphasizing predictable firmware behavior, compatibility across SAS infrastructures, and protection features aligned to modern integrity requirements. This approach supports standardization across heterogeneous servers and storage enclosures while maintaining strict operational envelopes.

Key Applications:

• RAID capacity pools in servers and JBODs
• Backup repositories and archival tiers
• Nearline bulk object and file storage
• Log retention and compliance datasets
• Cold analytics staging

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your storage architecture around the ST10000NM013G, enabling accurate sizing for arrays, spares strategy, and rollout timelines. For fleet deployments, bulk order discounts support consistent procurement across racks and sites.