Seagate 16TB ST16000NM005G SATA-6GBPS 7.2K RPM 256MB Buffer 512e/4kn 3.5" HDD

Interface: SATA-6GBPS

The Seagate ST16000NM005G Enterprise Hard Disk Drive is equipped with a cutting-edge SATA-6GBPS interface. This interface offers users a host of benefits and plays a crucial role in enhancing performance and user experience.

Enhanced Data Transfer Speeds

With SATA-6GBPS, this hard disk drive provides lightning-fast data transfer speeds. It allows for a maximum data transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second, ensuring swift and efficient transmission of large files, applications, and other data.

Whether you are a professional dealing with extensive multimedia files or an avid gamer in need of quick loading times, the SATA-6GBPS interface ensures minimal wait times and seamless operations.

Product Overview

Seagate Exos X16 16TB Hard Drive

The Seagate Exos X16 16TB hard drive, model ST16000NM005G, offers immense storage capacity tailored for demanding enterprise environments. Designed to support hyperscale applications, big data solutions, and mass-scale storage needs, this hard drive is an optimal choice for data centers requiring reliability and efficiency.

Best-Fit Applications

Optimized for Advanced Storage Solutions

• Hyperscale Applications: Perfect for cloud data centers, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Massive Scale-Out Data Centers: Supports extensive data storage expansion with ease.
• Big Data Solutions: Efficiently handles large-scale data applications.
• High-Density RAID Storage: Ideal for RAID arrays requiring substantial capacity.
• Enterprise Storage Arrays: Mainstream external storage for enterprise environments.
• Distributed File Systems: Compatible with Hadoop and Ceph, facilitating seamless data distribution.
• Enterprise Backup and Restore: Supports D2D and virtual tape for reliable backup solutions.
• Centralized Surveillance: Suited for environments requiring extensive video storage.

Key Features

Comprehensive Technical Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 16TB, offering vast storage for critical data.
• Enclosure: Internal 3.5-inch form factor, compatible with various systems.
• Interface: SATA 6Gbps, delivering fast and reliable data transfer.
• Sector Sizes: 512e (512 bytes per sector) and 4Kn (4096 bytes per sector) for flexible data formatting.
• MTBF: 2.5 million hours, ensuring long-term reliability.
• Helium-Sealed Design: Enhanced performance and efficiency through a helium-sealed enclosure.
• Superparity: Improved data integrity and reliability.
• Low Halogen: Environmentally friendly design with low halogen content.
• PowerChoice™ Technology: Optimizes idle power usage and overall performance.
• RSA 2048 Firmware Verification: Ensures secure firmware integrity with SD&D technology.

Drive Performance

High-Speed Data Access and Reliability

• Interface Access Speeds: 6.0Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s for fast data connectivity.
• Sustained Data Transfer Rates: Up to 261MBps, ensuring efficient data movement.
• Random Read/Write IOPS: 170/440 for rapid data retrieval and storage.
• Average Latency: 4.16ms, offering quick data access times.
• Buffer: 256MB, improving data handling capabilities.
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM for consistent performance.

Physical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions: 147.0 x 101.85 x 26.11mm, fitting standard 3.5-inch slots.
• Weight: 670g, ensuring a robust yet manageable drive.

Backward Compatibility

One of the significant advantages of the SATA-6GBPS interface is its backward compatibility with previous SATA versions. This means that you can use this hard disk drive with older systems that only support SATA 3GBPS or 1.5GBPS interfaces.

By providing backward compatibility, Seagate ensures that users with older systems can still benefit from the exceptional performance and reliability offered by the ST16000NM005G Enterprise Hard Disk Drive.

Improved System Responsiveness

The high data transfer speeds enabled by the SATA-6GBPS interface result in improved system responsiveness. Applications load faster, and operating systems run more smoothly, providing users with a seamless computing experience.

Whether you are multitasking or running resource-intensive applications, the ST16000NM005G ensures that your system remains responsive and performs optimally even under heavy workloads.

Efficient Power Management

In addition to its impressive performance benefits, the SATA-6GBPS interface also enhances power management capabilities. It allows for efficient power consumption, leading to reduced energy usage and lower operating costs.

By optimizing power consumption, Seagate not only contributes to a greener environment but also ensures that users can enjoy extended battery life on laptops or reduced electricity bills for desktop systems.

Speed: 7.2K RPM

The Seagate ST16000NM005G Enterprise Hard Disk Drive features a rotational speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM). This high-speed rotation offers numerous advantages that cater to the needs of various users.

Fast Data Access

The 7.2K RPM speed ensures quick data access, allowing users to retrieve and modify files without experiencing significant delays. This is particularly beneficial for professionals working with large datasets or individuals handling resource-intensive applications.

Whether you are editing videos, running complex simulations, or accessing multiple files simultaneously, the high rotational speed of the ST16000NM005G ensures that your data is readily available for quick and efficient processing.

Reduced Latency

With a higher rotational speed, the hard disk drive significantly reduces latency. Latency refers to the time it takes for the read/write heads to position themselves over the desired location on the disk.

The lower the latency, the quicker the access to data. By minimizing latency, Seagate enables users to experience near-instantaneous retrieval and storage of information, enhancing overall system responsiveness and productivity.

Smooth Multimedia Playback

The 7.2K RPM speed is particularly advantageous for multimedia enthusiasts. It ensures smooth playback of high-definition videos, eliminates buffering issues, and provides an immersive experience when streaming content.

Whether you enjoy watching movies, editing videos, or playing graphics-intensive games, the ST16000NM005G's high rotational speed ensures that you can enjoy multimedia content without any disruptions or lag.

Optimized Performance for RAID Arrays

The 7.2K RPM speed is also ideal for users working with RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) arrays. RAID arrays consist of multiple hard disk drives working together to improve performance and data redundancy.

By having a high rotational speed, the ST16000NM005G is an excellent choice for RAID configurations, as it ensures fast data access and reduces the chances of data loss due to drive failures.

Capacity: 16TB

Boasting an impressive capacity of 16 terabytes (TB), the Seagate ST16000NM005G Enterprise Hard Disk Drive offers ample storage space for various applications, ranging from personal use to enterprise-level requirements.

Ample Space for Data Storage

The 16TB capacity allows users to store a vast amount of data, including documents, photos, videos, music, and more. It caters to the needs of content creators, professionals dealing with large datasets, and individuals with extensive media libraries.

Whether you are a photographer archiving high-resolution images or a business owner managing critical business files, the ST16000NM005G provides more than enough space to accommodate your storage needs.

Consolidation of Multiple Drives

By offering a massive capacity in a single drive, the ST16000NM005G eliminates the need for multiple smaller drives. This simplifies storage management and reduces the clutter associated with multiple drives in a system.

In addition to space savings and improved organization, consolidating multiple drives into one also reduces power consumption, lowers the risk of drive failures, and simplifies backup processes.

Future-Proofing

With the exponential growth of data in today's digital age, having a 16TB capacity ensures future-proofing for users. It allows for the seamless expansion of storage capabilities as data storage requirements continue to increase.

Whether you anticipate the need for more storage in the future or want to ensure that your system can handle expanding data demands, the ST16000NM005G's 16TB capacity offers the flexibility and scalability needed to accommodate future needs.

Buffer: 256MB

The Seagate ST16000NM005G Enterprise Hard Disk Drive is equipped with a substantial 256MB buffer. This buffer plays a crucial role in enhancing performance, reliability, and overall user experience.

Improved Data Transfer Efficiency

The 256MB buffer allows for efficient caching of frequently accessed data, reducing the time it takes to access information. By storing frequently accessed data in the buffer, the hard disk drive can quickly retrieve it without needing to access the physical disk.

This results in faster data transfers and improved overall system performance. Whether you are opening applications, accessing large files, or performing intensive operations, the ST16000NM005G's buffer ensures swift and efficient data retrieval.

Seamless Multitasking

The ample buffer size enables seamless multitasking capabilities. It allows the hard disk drive to handle multiple read and write requests simultaneously without experiencing significant performance degradation.

With the ST16000NM005G, users can effortlessly switch between applications, access various files simultaneously, and perform resource-intensive tasks without worrying about system slowdowns or delays.

Data Integrity and Reliability

The buffer also contributes to data integrity and reliability. By temporarily storing data in the buffer before writing it to the physical disk, the ST16000NM005G ensures that data is written accurately and without errors.

In the event of power outages or system failures, the buffer provides a temporary safeguard for data, reducing the risk of corruption or loss. This offers peace of mind to users, particularly those dealing with critical data or sensitive information.

Sector Format: 512e/4kn

The sector format of a hard disk drive determines how data is organized and written on the disk. The Seagate ST16000NM005G Enterprise Hard Disk Drive features the 512e/4kn sector format, offering numerous benefits for users.

Compatibility with Legacy Systems

The 512e/4kn sector format allows for compatibility with both legacy systems and modern operating systems. It ensures seamless integration with older systems that were designed for traditional 512-byte sectors.

By supporting legacy systems, Seagate ensures that users can upgrade their storage without worrying about compatibility issues or the need for extensive system modifications.

Optimized Storage Efficiency

The 512e/4kn sector format enhances storage efficiency by reducing overhead and maximizing the usable space on the hard disk drive. It achieves this by using larger physical sectors (4 kilobytes) while emulating traditional 512-byte sectors.

This optimization results in reduced fragmentation, improved performance, and enhanced storage capacity utilization. Users can make the most out of their storage space without sacrificing performance or compatibility.

Enhanced Error Correction

The 512e/4kn sector format also offers enhanced error correction capabilities. It employs advanced error detection and correction algorithms, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data stored on the hard disk drive.

By detecting and correcting errors on the fly, the ST16000NM005G minimizes the risk of data corruption, enhances data reliability, and maximizes the lifespan of the drive. This is especially crucial for users dealing with critical data or operating in high-demand environments.

Form Factor: 3.5 Inch

The Seagate ST16000NM005G Enterprise Hard Disk Drive features a 3.5-inch form factor, making it compatible with a wide range of systems and offering various advantages to users.

Easy Installation

The 3.5-inch form factor ensures easy installation. It allows users to effortlessly mount the hard disk drive into standard drive bays found in desktop computers, workstations, or server enclosures.

Whether you are a professional system builder or a DIY enthusiast, the ST16000NM005G's form factor simplifies the installation process, saving time and effort.

Optimal Cooling

A larger form factor provides more surface area for heat dissipation. The 3.5-inch form factor allows for efficient cooling, as it promotes better airflow within the system enclosure.

By maintaining optimal operating temperatures, the ST16000NM005G ensures reliable performance and extends the lifespan of the hard disk drive. This is particularly important for users operating in environments with high ambient temperatures or running systems under heavy workloads.

High Capacity Options

3.5-inch drives often offer higher capacity options compared to their 2.5-inch counterparts. The larger physical size allows for more platters and increased storage density, resulting in higher capacities.

The ST16000NM005G's 3.5-inch form factor, combined with its 16TB capacity, offers users a powerful storage solution capable of handling demanding applications and large data sets.

In conclusion, the Seagate ST16000NM005G Enterprise Hard Disk Drive features a range of impressive features, each offering unique benefits and enhancing the user experience. From the SATA-6GBPS interface and its fast data transfer speeds to the 7.2K RPM rotational speed ensuring quick access and the substantial 16TB capacity for ample storage, this hard disk drive caters to the needs of professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses alike.

Additionally, the 256MB buffer enhances performance and multitasking capabilities while maintaining data integrity. The 512e/4kn sector format ensures compatibility, storage efficiency, and error correction. Finally, the 3.5-inch form factor provides easy installation, optimal cooling, and high-capacity options.

Whether you are looking to upgrade your system's storage or seeking reliable storage solutions for your business, the Seagate ST16000NM005G Enterprise Hard Disk Drive offers outstanding features and performance to meet your needs.