Seagate Exos X24 12TB 512E/4KN Standard SAS
Seagate Exos X24 12TB 512E/4KN Standard SAS
The Seagate Exos X24 12TB hard drive serves as high-capacity storage for servers, data centres and enterprise systems. The manufacturer has designed it for continuous operation in high data density environments, such as cloud platforms and massive scale-out architectures. This 3.5" internal drive uses a SAS interface and reaches a speed of 7200 revolutions per minute. For fast processing of data operations, the 12TB SAS hard drive is equipped with a 512MB cache, which supports sequential transfer speeds of up to 285MB/s. CMR recording technology delivers consistent performance even during demanding random write operations.
12TB
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3.5"
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Key features of the Seagate Exos X24 12TB 512E/4KN standard SAS hard drive
- SAS interface supports high transfer speeds
- Helium-filled design reduces operating consumption and vibration
- PowerBalance technology optimises the power-to-capacity ratio (W/TB)
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is rated at 2.5 million hours
- Seagate Instant Secure Erase feature for fast and secure data erasure
- CMR recording technology delivers consistent random write performance
- Serves high-density storage servers and data centres
Design and efficiency of the Seagate Exos X24 12TB hard drive
The drive uses a helium-filled design, which reduces friction and vibration inside the chassis. This approach leads to lower operating temperatures and weight. In addition, PowerBalance technology optimises power consumption per terabyte, which contributes to more efficient operation in high-density data centres. Digital sensors inside the drive monitor internal operating conditions and help maintain stable performance.
Performance and reliability
The drive achieves sequential read and write speeds of up to 285MB/s. Enhanced caching ensures fast response in cloud and scale-out applications where reliable data access is a priority. The Seagate Exos SAS is designed for continuous operation and has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours. Its high reliability makes it suitable for operation in critical enterprise applications.
Data management and security on the Seagate Exos X24 12TB drive
For easy decommissioning, the drive integrates the Seagate Instant Secure Erase feature. This ensures that all data is erased quickly and securely without the need for physical destruction. This 12TB server drive thus meets the requirements for secure data lifecycle management in an enterprise environment. The overall architecture enables easy integration into rack-mount storage and supports the building of systems with petabyte-scale capacity.
Technical specification
- Capacity: 12TB
- Form factor: 3.5"
- Interface: SAS
- Transfer speed: 285MB/s
- Rotational speed: 7200rpm
- Recording technology: CMR – better for NAS, servers and demanding applications due to faster data overwriting and better performance
- Cache: 512MB
- Maximum power consumption: 9.8W
- Dimensions: 101.8×26.1×147mm
- Weight: 0.69kg
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| Code: | FX080b2a2 |
| Warranty: | 60 months |
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| Manufacturer information |
Seagate Technology (Netherlands) B.V., Tupolevlaan 105, 1119 PA Schiphol-Rijk, Netherland http://www.seagate.com/legal/eu-gpsr-contact-us Seagate is headquartered in the famous Silicon Valley. It is a world leader in the manufacture and sale of hard drives for desktop computers, laptops and other devices. Seagate products are focused on maximum reliability in data storage. Year after year, their storage capacity, transmission speeds, and price-storage ratio improve, in step with the constantly growing amount of data in the world. 
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