Hard Drive Seagate Exos X18 16TB 512e/4kn SAS:The Seagate Exos X18 16TB 512e/4kn SAS hard drive ranks among the high load internal HDDs for 24/7 operation in data centres. The 3.5 format is designed primarily for data centres and desktop PCs. One of the most important parameters is obviously the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM ensures improved system performance and faster data transfer. You can look forward to a total data capacity of 16000 GB. The device uses a 256 MB memory cache. All the data communication between the Seagate hard drive and other hardware is takes place using the SAS interface. Seagate Exos X18 16TB 512e/4kn 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 drive for ordinary drive bays Maximum power draw 9,9 W Power consumption under standard load is 7 W, while in stand-by mode it holds at 5.8 W It communicates with a PC or other devices through the SAS interface HDDs dont have much resistance against physical shocks, but they offer a great storage capacity/performance ratio Other Hard Drive Features Standard HDDs are notable for their construction. Inside the drive there is a mechanism with moving platters accompanied by disk read/write heads. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but on the upside, this design also delivers an affordable price tag and high storage capacity. The key criterion that determines the speed of a platter hard disk is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). In case of the Seagate Exos X18 16TB 512e/4kn SAS, you would get 7200 RPM RPM. This is ideal for demanding users, such as graphic or video editors - in short, people who work with large amounts of data. System responsivity and overall stability is also significantly affected by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Seagate platter drive is equipped with a 256 MB cache that keeps the last written data for their prompt retrieval and reading. Connecting the Seagate HDD In order to mount the Seagate Exos X18 16TB 512e/4kn SAS in your laptop or other device, it requires a 3.5 slot. All data transfer happens through the SAS interface, boasting a standard speed of 12.0 Gbit/s. This technology is fairly rare nowadays.