Hard Drive Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA:The Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA hard disk belongs among the high load internal HDDs compatible with NAS data storage solutions. The 3.5 format is made chiefly for desktop computers and data centres. One of the key parameters is obviously the rotational speed. The 7200 RPM RPM delivers better system response across the board. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 18000 GB. The drive has a 256 MB memory cache. All the data communication between the Seagate hard disk and a computer or other device takes place using the SATA III interface. Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA Hard Disk Key Features Read speed up to 270 MB/s and write speed up to 270 MB/s 256 MB memory cache Seagate 3.5 format disk is compatible with classic bays Maximum power consumption 9,4 W You can connect it to a PC or other devices through the SATA III interface HDDs dont have much resistance against physical shocks, but they also deliver a better storage capacity for less money than SSDs Other Hard Disk Features Platter hard disks have a notably special construction. Inside the hard drive there is a mechanism that utilises 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 an excellent price/storage capacity ratio. The crucial parameter that determines the speed of a hard drive is the number of rotations per minute (RPM). With the Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA, we have 7200 RPM RPM. This should delight the more demanding users, such as graphic designers, gamers, video editors, and people who tend to use large amounts of data. File access speed and stability is also determined by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Seagate hard drive is equipped with a 256 MB cache that stores the last used data for their speedy reading. Connecting the Seagate Hard Drive If you want to install the Seagate Exos X18 18TB 512e/4kn SATA in the device of your choice, it must have a 3.5 slot. All data transfer happens via the SATA III interface with a speed of 3 Gbit/s. The technology is one of the best HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a speed of 600 MB/s.