Hard Drive Seagate Exos X16 12TB Standard SAS:The Seagate Exos X16 12TB Standard SAS hard disk ranks among the high load internal HDDs for NAS storage solutions. The 3.5 format is made chiefly for desktop computers and data centres. One of the crucial characteristics is obviously the rotational speed (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM ensures better speeds when working with multimedia and data. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 12000 GB. The device features a 256 MB memory cache. You can link the Seagate hard disk and other hardware is takes place through the SAS interface. Seagate Exos X16 12TB Standard SAS Hard Disk Key Features Read speed up to 245 MB/s and write speed up to 245 MB/s 256 MB memory cache Seagate 3.5 drive for standard bays Maximum power consumption 10 W Power consumption under standard load is 6,2 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 5 W The data transfer is facilitated using the SAS interface Platter-based hard drives are more susceptible to physical damage, but they also deliver a better storage capacity for less money than SSDs Other Hard Drive Features Platter hard disks have a notably special construction. The enclosure conceals a mechanism with moving platters, complete with disk read/write heads. These moving parts can be damaged by a shock or impact, but at the same time you get a great combo of a low price and great storage capacity. The important parameter that affects the speed of a HDD is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). With the Seagate Exos X16 12TB Standard SAS, you get 7200 RPM revolutions per minute. This is welcome news for people with higher requirements, such as graphic designers, gamers, video editors, and people who tend to use large amounts of data. Data transmission and stability is also determined by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Seagate platter drive includes a 256 MB cache that stores the last data inputs for their speedy reading. Connecting the Seagate HDD In order to mount the Seagate Exos X16 12TB Standard SAS in your laptop or other device, it must be equipped with a 3.5 slot. All communication with the computer happens through the SAS interface, boasting a standard speed of 12.0 Gbit/s. This technology is fairly rare nowadays.