# Seagate EXOS 2X18 3.5" 18 TB SAS 7200 RPM ST18000NM0012

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**Data updated:** 2026-01-13 21:33 (EET)
**Category:** Solid State Drives (SSD)
**Manufacturer:** SEAGATE
**Manufacturer code:** ST18000NM0012
**EAN:** 8719706030687
**Warranty:** 5 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

The Seagate EXOS 2X18 is a high-capacity 18 TB SAS hard drive designed for enterprise storage solutions. With a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, it offers reliable performance for data-intensive applications. Ideal for data centers and cloud storage, it ensures efficient data management and retrieval.

## Long description

The Seagate EXOS 2X18 3.5" 18 TB SAS 7200 RPM ST18000NM0012 is an enterprise-class hard drive engineered for large-scale storage environments. This 3.5-inch SAS drive delivers 18 TB of raw capacity and operates at 7200 RPM to support sustained data throughput and reliable access patterns required by data centers and cloud infrastructures. The drive is intended for use in server and rack-mounted storage arrays where high-capacity, persistent storage is necessary for long-term data retention and workload consolidation.
Advantages
The drive combines very high capacity with an enterprise SAS interface to provide dependable connectivity and compatibility with storage controllers used in professional environments. Its 7200 RPM rotational speed is balanced for steady performance and power efficiency compared with higher-speed enterprise drives. Designed for continuous operation, the Seagate EXOS 2X18 supports common enterprise workloads and contributes to simplified storage management by maximizing density per bay.
Suitable for
Hyperscale data centers and cloud storage platforms
Archival and backup storage systems
High-capacity network-attached storage (NAS) and SAN arrays
Enterprise servers requiring large-volume, persistent storage
Key specifications
Form factor: 3.5-inch
Capacity: 18 TB
Interface: SAS
Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
Designed for continuous enterprise operation
Weight: 0.665 kg
How to use
Install the drive into a compatible 3.5-inch drive bay or storage chassis that supports SAS connections. Ensure the host controller and RAID or storage management software recognise SAS drives and configure the array according to your redundancy and performance requirements. After physical installation, verify firmware compatibility and perform standard initialisation steps such as drive formatting, SMART monitoring setup and integration into backup or replication workflows. Follow your system vendor's guidelines for hot-swap procedures if the chassis supports online replacement.
Usage recommendations
Place the drive in an environment that meets enterprise temperature and vibration specifications defined by your server or storage vendor. Use appropriate RAID levels or data protection schemes for redundancy, enable drive health monitoring, and maintain regular firmware updates according to Seagate and system manufacturer advisories to ensure sustained reliability.

## Specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | HDD |
| Average latency | 4.16 ms |
| Quantity | 1 |
| HDD size | 3.5 |
| HDD interface transfer rate | 12 Gbit/s |
| HDD sustained transfer rate | 554 MiB/s |
| HDD average transfer rate | 528 MB/s |
| Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors | Yes |
| 24/7 operation | Yes |

### Features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
| Component for | Disk array |
| Interface | SAS |
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER) | \< 1 per 10^15 bits read |
| Storage drive buffer size | 256 MB |

### Other features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| HDD capacity | 18000 GB |
| HDD speed | 7200 |

### Weight & dimensions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.665 kg |
| Height | 26.1 mm |
| Width | 101.85 mm |
| Depth | 147 mm |

### Power

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage | 5 V |
| Power consumption (idle) | 8 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 13.5 W |
| Power consumption (write) | 12.8 W |

### Operational conditions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 60 |
| Operating shock | 40 G |
| Non-operating shock | 200 G |
| Operating vibration | 2.27 G |

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### What is the warranty period?

All SEAGATE products come with an official 2 Years warranty. It covers all manufacturing defects and malfunctions that may occur during use. The warranty is valid at all authorized SEAGATE service centers and through AiO.lv

### Can the product be returned after purchase?

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