Hard Drive Seagate Exos X16 16TB Standard SAS:The Seagate Exos X16 16TB Standard SAS hard drive belongs among the high load internal HDDs for NAS storage solutions. 3.5 HDDs are designed mainly for desktop PCs, data centres, and other data-processing devices. One of the key characteristics is clearly the rotational speed (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM provides improved system performance and faster data transfer. The total capacity of the hard drive is 16000 GB. The storage has a 256 MB memory cache. All the data communication between the Seagate hard drive and other hardware is takes place via the SAS interface. Seagate Exos X16 16TB Standard SAS HDD Key Features Read speed up to 261 MB/s and write speed up to 261 MB/s 256 MB memory cache Seagate 3.5 format disk for ordinary drive bays Maximum power draw 10,2 W Standard power consumption is 6,2 W, while in stand-by mode it holds at 5 W All the data communication takes place via the SAS interface Platter-based hard drives are more susceptible to physical damage, but they are also more affordable than the newer SSDs Other Hard Drive Features Platter HDDs have a special construction. Inside the enclosure there is a mechanism with moving platters, complete with hard disk heads that facilitate reading and writing of data. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but this design delivers an excellent price/storage capacity ratio. The key parameter that determines the speed of a hard disk is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). With the Seagate Exos X16 16TB Standard SAS, we have 7200 RPM revolutions per minute. Its a great model for more demanding users, such as graphic or video editors - in short, people who work with large amounts of data. System responsivity and stability is also significantly affected by the disk buffer, usually called cache. The Seagate platter drive includes a 256 MB cache that stores the last used data for their speedy reading. Connecting the Seagate HDD In order to mount the Seagate Exos X16 16TB Standard SAS in your laptop or other device, you need a 3.5 slot. All communication with the computer happens via the SAS interface, boasting a standard speed of 12.0 Gbit/s. However, this technology is relatively uncommon now.