Shopping.co.uk

Seagate Exos X18 Enterprise Hard Drive - 10TB SATA 7200 RPM

Seagate Exos X18 Enterprise Hard Drive - 10TB SATA 7200 RPM

Market-leading 18 TB HDD offering the highest capacity available for more petabytes per rack. High...

Best current price£650.94from PCHUB.UK

Best offers

Shopping.co.uk recommended and popular offers

All Offers

2 offers from £650.94 - £781.13

View price history by clicking the chart icon.

PCHUB.UKSeagate St10000nm018g Internal Hard Drive 10 Tb 7200 Rpm 3.5"
Free delivery in 1–3 days
£650.94
Visit shop
GamingKitSeagate St10000nm018g Internal Hard Drive 10 Tb 7200 Rpm 3.5"
Free delivery in 1–3 days
£781.13
Visit shop

Product Information

Full details

This guide is for IT professionals and data center administrators seeking a high-capacity, reliable hard drive solution. The Seagate Exos X18 Enterprise Hard Drive offers 10TB of storage with enhanced performance and data protection features, ideal for demanding enterprise environments. Note that while this drive provides excellent performance, it's designed for specific use cases and may not be optimal for all workloads.

All features

Model Part NumberST10000NM018G
BrandSeagate

Extended Product Information

FAQs

What is the warranty period for the Seagate Exos X18?

The Exos X18 comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

What is the MTBF rating of the Exos X18?

The MTBF rating is 2.5 million hours.

What type of interface does the drive use?

The drive uses a SATA interface with a 6 Gbit/s transfer rate.

Is this drive suitable for desktop use?

While the drive can technically be used in a desktop, it's primarily designed for enterprise environments and may not be the most cost-effective solution for home use.

What are the operating temperature limits?

The operating temperature range is 5 - 60 °C.

What is the physical size of the drive?

The drive has a 3.5" form factor.

Does the drive support hot-swapping?

Yes, the drive supports hot-swapping.

Troubleshooting

Drive not recognized by the system.

Check the SATA data and power cable connections. Ensure the drive is properly seated in the drive bay. Verify that the SATA controller is enabled in the BIOS/UEFI settings.

Slow data transfer speeds.

Check the drive's health using SMART tools. Ensure the drive is connected to a SATA III (6 Gbit/s) port. Defragment the drive if necessary (though SSDs don't need defragging).

Drive failure or errors.

Back up your data immediately. Replace the drive. Contact Seagate support for warranty assistance.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High storage capacity suitable for large datasets.
  • Fast data transfer rates for efficient data access.
  • Reliable performance with a high MTBF rating.
  • Optimized for cloud and scale-out data center applications.
  • Power-efficient design reduces operational costs.
  • Data security features for secure drive retirement.

Cons

  • May be overkill for small-scale or home use.
  • Not the fastest drive on the market for very intensive workloads.
  • Requires proper setup and compatibility with server environments.

Setup, Compatibility & Care

Setup:

  1. Ensure your server or storage system supports 3.5" hard drives and SATA interfaces.
  2. Install the drive into a compatible drive bay.
  3. Connect the SATA data and power cables.
  4. Follow the server or storage system's instructions for drive initialization and configuration.

Compatibility:

The Seagate Exos X18 is compatible with most server and storage systems that support SATA interfaces. Check your system's documentation to ensure compatibility. This drive is designed for use in disk arrays.

Care:

  • Handle the drive with care to avoid physical damage.
  • Ensure proper cooling within the server or storage system.
  • Regularly monitor drive health using SMART tools.
  • Follow proper data center environmental guidelines for temperature and humidity.

Price History

DatePrice
Visit shop