Description
Seagate Exos 18TB SAS 12Gb/s HDD, 7200RPM enterprise-class drive for servers & storage arrays. Reliable, high-capacity solution for large-scale data needs.
Product Features
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Massive 18TB capacity for enterprise data storage
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7200 RPM spindle speed for reliable performance
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SAS 12Gb/s interface ensures fast data transfer
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3.5-inch form factor, enterprise-class HDD
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Designed for servers, data centers & storage arrays
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Trusted Seagate Exos family built for 24/7 workloads
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Energy-efficient with enhanced power management
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Proven reliability for mission-critical applications
General Product Information
The Seagate Exos 18TB SAS 12Gb/s HDD (2TV203-001 / ST18000NM004J) is engineered to deliver massive capacity, enterprise reliability, and optimized performance for the most demanding IT infrastructures. Operating at 7200 RPM with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, this drive offers both speed and efficiency, ensuring rapid access to mission-critical data.
Built with Seagate’s trusted Exos X18 platform, this hard drive is specifically designed for enterprise data centers, cloud storage, and large-scale server environments that demand constant uptime and uncompromising reliability. With its 3.5-inch form factor, the Seagate Exos 18TB easily integrates into existing storage arrays, SAN environments, and rack-mounted servers.
Its advanced power efficiency and Seagate Secure™ technology further enhance its suitability for enterprise use, making it a future-proof investment for businesses managing ever-growing data workloads. Whether used for backups, virtualization, media archiving, or hyperscale cloud environments, the Seagate Exos 18TB is the go-to solution for scalable, reliable, and high-capacity storage.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate |
| Series | Exos X18 |
| Model Number | ST18000NM004J |
| Part Number (P/N) | 2TV203-001 |
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Workload Rating | 550TB/year |
| Reliability (MTBF) | 2.5 million hours |
| Power Supply | Energy-efficient with advanced power management |
| Features | Seagate Secure™, Enterprise-grade design |
| Caddy | Not included |
| Condition | pulled |
| Warranty | seller warranty |
Compatible Products
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Enterprise rack servers from Dell, HP, IBM, Lenovo, and Supermicro
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Storage arrays & SAN systems supporting 3.5” SAS 12Gb/s drives
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Workstations requiring high-capacity SAS storage
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Operating systems: Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE), VMware ESXi, Hyper-V
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Backup & archiving solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Symantec NetBackup)
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise data centers with growing storage needs
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Cloud infrastructure for hyperscale storage
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Backup & disaster recovery environments
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Media and video storage for post-production & editing
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Virtualization workloads with VMware or Hyper-V
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Large database hosting (SQL, Oracle, SAP)
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier Exos models (14TB or 16TB), the 18TB Exos X18 offers greater density per drive, lowering rack space and power requirements while boosting efficiency. Unlike SATA models, the SAS 12Gb/s interface delivers enhanced throughput and dual-port redundancy, making it superior for mission-critical enterprise environments.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Seagate Exos X16/X18 drives (smaller/larger capacity options: 12TB, 16TB, 20TB)
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Dell/HP/Supermicro server enclosures supporting 3.5” SAS HDDs
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Enterprise SSDs for hybrid tiered storage solutions
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RAID controllers & SAS HBAs for performance optimization
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Caddies & drive trays for Dell, HP, IBM servers