Seagate ST18000NM000J 18TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb/s 3.5 Hard Drive

Benefits of the Seagate ST18000NM000J 18TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb/s 3.5 Hard Drive

• Massive 18TB capacity reduces rack footprint and TCO
• 7200 RPM speed ensures fast sequential data throughput
• 256MB cache accelerates read/write burst performance
• PowerChoice tech cuts energy costs in large deployments
• Advanced vibration control maintains stability in RAID arrays

Why Choose Seagate ST18000NM000J 18TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb/s 3.5 Hard Drive?

• Industry-proven Seagate Exos enterprise reliability
• SATA interface ensures widest server and NAS compatibility
• 5-year warranty provides long-term investment protection
• Optimized for 24/7 continuous data center operation
• Proven firmware for stable RAID and NAS environments

Where Is Seagate ST18000NM000J 18TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb/s 3.5 Hard Drive Used?

• Enterprise NAS and scale-out storage deployments
• Cloud and hyperscale data center infrastructure
• Video surveillance long-term archive storage
• Big data analytics and backup server repositories
• High-density RAID arrays for business-critical data

FAQs

What workload rating does the Seagate ST18000NM000J 18TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb/s 3.5 Hard Drive have?

It carries a 550TB/year workload rating, making it ideal for continuous enterprise read/write operations.

Is it compatible with RAID configurations?

Yes, it is fully compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 configurations for redundancy and performance.

Does it support hot-swap in server bays?

Yes, the ST18000NM000J supports hot-swap when used with a compatible hot-swap server chassis.

What is the noise level during operation?

Operating acoustics are rated at approximately 20dB idle and 36dB seek, suitable for server room use.

Can it be used in a desktop NAS like Synology or QNAP?

Yes, it is compatible with consumer and prosumer NAS systems from Synology, QNAP, and similar brands.