Seagate ST22000NM000E Exos X22 22TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512MB Buffer 512e/4kn Enterprise Hard Disk Drive

Capacity

The Seagate Exos X22 Enterprise Hard Disk Drive offers a massive capacity of 22TB, making it an ideal choice for users who require high storage capabilities. Whether you are a professional photographer, a videographer, or a data-intensive enterprise, having a large capacity drive can significantly enhance your productivity and efficiency.

General Specifications of 7.2K

• Brand: SEAGATE
• Part Number: ST22000NM000E
• Series: Exos X22
• Product Title: Exos X22 22TB Hard Drive

Product Line Overview

• Product Series: Exos X22
• Capacity: 22TB

Best-fit Applications

Optimal Usage Scenarios

• Ideal for scalable hyperscale environments and cloud data centers
• Perfect for extensive scale-out data center setups
• Designed for big data processing and storage
• Suitable for high-density RAID storage solutions
• Excellent for mainstream enterprise external storage arrays
• Compatible with distributed file systems like Hadoop and Ceph
• Effective for enterprise backup and restore operations, including D2D and virtual tape
• Centralized surveillance storage solution

Key Features

Storage Specifications

• Total Storage Capacity: 22TB
• Form Factor: 3.5 inches internal
• Interface Type: SAS 12Gb/s
• Sector Sizes: 512 bytes (512e), 4096 bytes (4Kn)
• Drive Design: Helium-sealed
• Recording Technology: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)
• Super party: Enabled
• Low Halogen Content: Yes
• Power Management: PowerChoice™ Idle Power Technology and PowerChoice™ Power/Performance Technology
• Hot-plug Support: Yes
• Organic Solderability Preservative: Yes
• Firmware Verification: RSA 3072 (SD&D)

Drive Performance

Speed and Efficiency

• Interface Access Speeds: 12.0 Gb/s, 6.0 Gb/s, 3.0 Gb/s
• Maximum Sustained Data Transfer Rate: 285 MB/s (OD), 272 MB/s (OD)
• Random Read/Write (4K QD16 WCD, IOPS): Read: 168 IOPS, Write: 550 IOPS
• Average Latency: 4.16 ms
• Buffer Size: 512 MB
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM

Physical Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 147.0 x 101.85 x 26.11 mm
• Weight: 680 g

Unparalleled Storage Space

With 22TB of storage space, this hard disk drive allows you to store an extensive collection of files, documents, photos, and videos without worrying about running out of space. Whether you need to archive large amounts of data or run resource-intensive applications, the Exos X22 has got you covered.

Effortless Expansion

The 22TB capacity of this hard disk drive ensures that you won't have to worry about upgrading or expanding your storage anytime soon. It provides you with ample room to accommodate your growing data needs and eliminates the need for frequent hardware upgrades, saving you time and money in the long run.

Seamless Data Management

With the Exos X22's massive capacity, you can easily manage and organize your data without the hassle of juggling multiple drives. Whether you need to access specific files quickly or search through vast amounts of data for valuable insights, the 22TB capacity ensures that all your data is readily available at your fingertips.

Enhanced Performance

The large capacity of this hard disk drive allows for efficient data storage and retrieval. With more space available, the drive can distribute data across multiple platters, reducing seek times and improving overall performance. This means faster file transfers and improved system responsiveness, enabling you to work more efficiently.

Streamlined Backup and Recovery

Backing up critical data is essential for any business or individual. With the 22TB capacity of the Exos X22, you can easily create comprehensive backups of your files and ensure that your data is protected against loss or corruption. Additionally, the large capacity enables faster restoration times, minimizing downtime in case of data loss.

Future-Proof Investment

Investing in a hard disk drive with a large capacity like the Exos X22 ensures that you are prepared for future data storage requirements. As technology advances and file sizes continue to grow, having ample storage space will allow you to adapt seamlessly without the need for immediate upgrades.

Rotational Speed

The Seagate Exos X22 Enterprise Hard Disk Drive features a rotational speed of 7.2K RPM, delivering excellent performance and reliability for demanding applications that require fast data access.

Faster Data Access

The 7.2K RPM rotational speed ensures that data can be accessed quickly and efficiently. Whether you are running resource-intensive applications or need to retrieve large files, the high rotational speed of this hard disk drive reduces latency and allows for faster data transfer rates.

Improved System Responsiveness

The high rotational speed of the Exos X22 translates into improved system responsiveness. Applications load faster, files open quickly, and overall system performance is enhanced. This is particularly beneficial for users who work with large datasets or perform data-intensive tasks regularly.

Smooth Multimedia Playback

For multimedia enthusiasts, the 7.2K RPM rotational speed ensures smooth playback of high-definition videos and audio files. Whether you are editing videos or streaming media content, the fast data access provided by this hard disk drive eliminates lag and stuttering, delivering a seamless multimedia experience.

Efficient Data Processing

The high rotational speed of the Exos X22 facilitates efficient data processing, making it an excellent choice for servers and enterprise environments. With faster data access, critical applications can run smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that your business operations remain uninterrupted.

Optimized Workflows

The 7.2K RPM rotational speed allows for improved workflow optimization. Whether you are working on complex simulations, rendering high-resolution images, or performing data analysis, faster data access enables you to complete tasks more quickly and meet tight deadlines.

Reliable Performance

With a high rotational speed of 7.2K RPM, the Exos X22 ensures reliable performance even under heavy workloads. The drive is designed to handle continuous operation and can withstand the demands of enterprise environments, providing you with peace of mind and ensuring that your data remains accessible at all times.

Interface

The Seagate Exos X22 Enterprise Hard Disk Drive features an SAS-12GBPS interface, offering high-speed connectivity and seamless integration with your existing infrastructure.

Fast Data Transfer

The SAS-12GBPS interface provides blazing-fast data transfer speeds, allowing you to move large files and datasets quickly. Whether you are transferring files between systems or backing up critical data, the high-speed interface ensures minimal wait times and maximizes your productivity.

Scalability and Compatibility

The SAS-12GBPS interface offers excellent scalability and compatibility. It allows you to connect the Exos X22 to a wide range of servers, storage systems, and RAID controllers without any compatibility issues. This ensures that you can seamlessly integrate the hard disk drive into your existing infrastructure without significant modifications.

Robust Data Integrity

The SAS-12GBPS interface provides advanced error detection and correction capabilities, ensuring data integrity during transmission. This is particularly crucial for enterprise environments where data accuracy is paramount. By utilizing this interface, you can trust that your data remains intact and error-free.

Optimized Storage Architecture

The SAS-12GBPS interface allows for optimized storage architecture, enabling efficient data distribution across multiple drives. This enhances performance by balancing workload and reducing latency. Additionally, the interface supports high-performance RAID configurations, further improving fault tolerance and data reliability.

Hot-Swap Capabilities

The SAS-12GBPS interface supports hot-swap functionality, allowing you to replace or add drives without shutting down the system. This ensures uninterrupted operation and minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades. With hot-swappable drives, you can easily scale your storage capacity or replace faulty drives without impacting your workflow.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

The SAS-12GBPS interface is designed for enterprise-grade reliability, ensuring that your data remains secure and accessible at all times. The drive's connectivity and compatibility make it an excellent choice for businesses that require high-performance storage solutions with robust data protection features.

Buffer Size

The Seagate Exos X22 Enterprise Hard Disk Drive comes equipped with a 512MB buffer size, providing significant benefits in terms of performance and data handling capabilities.

Enhanced Data Transfer Speed

The generous 512MB buffer size allows for faster data transfers between the hard disk drive and the system. The buffer acts as a temporary storage area where frequently accessed data can be stored, reducing the need for repeated read and write operations to the disk platters. This results in improved overall performance and faster data access.

Efficient Workload Handling

The large buffer size enables the Exos X22 to handle heavy workloads more efficiently. Whether you are running multiple applications simultaneously or performing data-intensive tasks, the drive can store and retrieve data quickly, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operation.

Seamless Multitasking

The 512MB buffer size allows for seamless multitasking. It enables the drive to handle multiple read and write requests simultaneously, ensuring that your system remains responsive even when dealing with complex tasks or large datasets.

Improved Random Access Performance

The large buffer size significantly improves random access performance. When accessing small files or scattered data across the drive, the buffer allows for faster retrieval, reducing latency and improving overall system responsiveness. This is particularly beneficial in scenarios where quick access to critical data is essential, such as in database applications or virtualization environments.

Reduced Wear and Tear

The generous buffer size helps reduce wear and tear on the hard disk drive. By temporarily storing frequently accessed data in the buffer, the drive can minimize unnecessary read and write operations to the disk platters. This prolongs the lifespan of the drive and reduces the risk of mechanical failures.

Optimized Data Caching

The 512MB buffer size enables efficient data caching, enhancing performance for frequently accessed files and applications. The drive intelligently stores frequently accessed data in the buffer, allowing for faster retrieval and reducing latency. This improves overall system performance and ensures that critical data is readily available when needed.

Format

The Seagate Exos X22 Enterprise Hard Disk Drive utilizes a 512e/4kn format, providing compatibility with a wide range of systems and ensuring efficient storage and data management.

Flexible Compatibility

The 512e/4kn format offers flexible compatibility, allowing the Exos X22 to be used with both legacy systems that utilize 512-byte sectors and modern systems that support larger 4KB sectors. This ensures that the hard disk drive can seamlessly integrate into your existing infrastructure without any compatibility issues, providing peace of mind and saving you the hassle of system upgrades or modifications.

Optimized Performance

The 512e/4kn format provides optimized performance for various applications and workloads. It allows for efficient data storage and retrieval, ensuring that your system operates at its full potential. Whether you are running resource-intensive applications or handling large datasets, the format ensures that data is stored and processed efficiently.

Enhanced Data Integrity

The 512e/4kn format enhances data integrity by providing advanced error detection and correction capabilities. It ensures that data is accurately stored, preventing potential errors or corruption. This is particularly crucial in enterprise environments where data accuracy is of utmost importance.

Seamless Data Migration

The 512e/4kn format allows for seamless data migration between different storage devices. Whether you are upgrading your storage infrastructure or transitioning to a new system, the format ensures that your data can be easily transferred without compatibility issues or data loss. This simplifies the migration process and minimizes downtime during the transition.

Advanced-Data Management

The 512e/4kn format provides advanced data management capabilities. With support for larger sector sizes, the drive can handle more extensive metadata and improve overall efficiency in storing and accessing data. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require efficient metadata handling or work with large files.

Future-Proof Investment

By utilizing the 512e/4kn format, the Exos X22 ensures that you are future-proofing your storage investment. As technology evolves and storage requirements change, the drive's compatibility with different sector sizes ensures that it remains viable and compatible with future systems and applications.