ST16000NM002H Seagate Exos X24 16TB SATA 512 MB 3.5" Server HDD

High-Performance 3.5-inch Enterprise HDD featuring helium-sealed capacity scaling with the ST16000NM002H

The ST16000NM002H is a 16TB 3.5-inch nearline SATA HDD designed to anchor capacity tiers in modern x86 server and JBOD platforms, where CPU and memory resources are allocated to indexing, deduplication, and data services while storage emphasizes predictable throughput and cost-efficient density. In clustered filesystems and object storage nodes, the drive’s CMR recording profile supports stable write behavior that aligns with RAID controllers, HBA-based storage, and software-defined storage stacks.

With SATA connectivity for broad backplane compatibility, the ST16000NM002H integrates cleanly into PCIe-based expansion architectures where storage connectivity is delivered through SAS/SATA HBAs, RAID adapters, or external JBOD enclosures connected to scale-out servers. A 7200 RPM mechanism and 512MB cache help sustain consistent streaming performance for backup windows and bulk data movement, while PowerChoice/PowerBalance supports policy-driven power management across dense drive populations.

Why Choose the ST16000NM002H?

The ST16000NM002H delivers a strong density-to-reliability profile for 24x7 data centre operation, enabling high-capacity RAID pools and archive tiers without redesigning server platforms. Its helium-sealed construction supports tighter thermal and vibration envelopes in multi-bay chassis, and its 2.5M hours MTBF target aligns with scalable deployment planning for large fleets where predictable failure domains matter.

Seagate engineers the Exos line for sustained enterprise duty cycles, focusing on controlled acoustics, power efficiency, and validated firmware behaviour in storage enclosures. Features such as RSA 3072 firmware signing reinforce platform integrity expectations in managed data centre environments.

Key Applications:

• Capacity-focused nearline storage tiers
• Backup and restore repositories
• Archive and compliance retention
• RAID storage pools in servers and JBODs
• Scale-out bulk storage nodes

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored precisely to your rollout plan for ST16000NM002H drive populations, ensuring the right quantities and integration context for your chassis and controllers. For larger deployments of ST16000NM002H in RAID pools or JBOD expansions, bulk order discount options support standardized, fleet-level procurement.