Hard Drive Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB:The Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB hard drive ranks among the high load internal HDDs for monitoring systems operating 24/7. The 3.5 format is designed mainly for data centres and desktop PCs. One of the main characteristics is obviously the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM ensures improved performance and data speeds. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 16000 GB. The device features a 256 MB memory cache. You can link the Seagate hard drive and a computer or other device takes place through the SATA III interface. Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB Hard Drive Key Features Read speed up to 260 MB/s and write speed up to 260 MB/s 256 MB memory cache Seagate 3.5 format disk fits into classic larger bays Standard power consumption is 6,71 W, while in stand-by mode it holds at 1.05 W The data transfer is facilitated via the SATA III interface Standard hard drives are admittedly more susceptible to physical damage, but they also deliver a better storage capacity for less money than SSDs Other Hard Disk Features Standard HDDs are notable for their construction. Inside the hard drive there is a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with disk read/write heads. These moving parts are not particularly resistant against 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 hard disk is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). In case of the Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB, you can look forward to 7200 RPM RPM. This is welcome news for people with higher requirements, for example video editors, graphic artists, people who play PC games, and everybody else who deal with large amounts of data. System responsivity and stability is also influenced by the disk buffer, usually called cache. The Seagate hard disk is equipped with a 256 MB cache that stores the last data inputs for their speedy reading. Connecting the Seagate HDD If you want to mount the Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB in the device of your choice, it must be equipped with a 3.5 slot. Data sharing takes place using the SATA III interface with a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. This technology ranks among the most popular HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.