Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM001G 16TB 3.5" SATA Enterprise HDD 7200RPM

The Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM001G is a 16TB, 3.5" enterprise SATA hard drive built for continuous, 24/7 operation in demanding storage systems.

Where it fits on a job

For installers speccing large NVR or server-based recording setups, capacity per drive bay matters. At 16TB, one Exos X16 covers what would otherwise take multiple lower-capacity consumer drives, simplifying RAID builds and reducing bay count in racks and NVR chassis.

Key specs

• Capacity: 16TB, 3.5-inch form factor
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM for consistent throughput
• Workload rating: high, intended for multi-drive, sustained read/write environments
• Caching: advanced caching for sustained throughput
• Security: Seagate Secure technology for data protection
• Build: enhanced vibration tolerance suited to dense enclosures and rack-mounted systems

Typical deployments

This drive suits multi-channel NVR systems, video storage servers, RAID arrays, and general enterprise or data-centre storage. Its 24/7 duty-cycle design and vibration tolerance make it a sensible pairing for rack-mounted RAID enclosures or high-channel-count NVRs in retail, warehouse, office, or residential-block installations where continuous recording and archive retention are required.

Selection notes

Where a project needs multiple drives per enclosure, check the enclosure's own vibration and thermal specs alongside this drive's workload rating to keep the array within its intended operating envelope.