{"product_id":"seagate-exos-x24-enterprise-hard-drive-20tb-7200-rpm-sata-hdd","title":"Seagate Exos X24 Enterprise Hard Drive - 20TB 7200 RPM SATA HDD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Seagate Exos X24 Enterprise Hard Drive delivers hyperscale-ready capacity and consistent performance for dense data-centre applications. This 20TB, helium-sealed 3.5-inch nearline drive spins at 7200 RPM with a SATA III interface, fitting a wide range of rack, array, and server platforms. Engineered for big-data workloads, the Exos X24 combines high sustained transfer rates with enhanced multi-segment caching for lower latency and repeatable response times, backed by enterprise-grade reliability and a 5-year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20TB capacity in a 3.5-inch helium-sealed nearline form factor for high rack-space efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7200 RPM spindle speed with sustained transfer rates up to 285 MB\/s for large sequential workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e512 MB multi-segmented cache for improved latency and repeatable response times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA III (6 Gb\/s) interface for broad server and array compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise reliability: 2.5 million hour MTBF and rated for 550 TB\/year workload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year limited manufacturer warranty for extended protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerChoice and PowerBalance technologies to improve power efficiency and IOPS per Watt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeagate Exos X24 20TB 3.5-inch HDD (SATA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year limited manufacturer warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this drive suitable for hyperscale and large-scale data centre deployments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Exos X24 is designed for hyperscale applications and massive scale-out environments, with 20TB capacity, high sustained transfer rates, and enterprise-class reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat interface does this drive use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Exos X24 20TB uses a SATA III (6 Gb\/s) interface, suitable for standard server and RAID array SATA controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow reliable is the drive and what warranty is provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drive is rated at 2.5 million hours MTBF with a workload rating of 550 TB\/year. Seagate provides a 5-year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat performance can I expect for sequential transfers and random I\/O?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum sustained transfer rates reach up to 285 MB\/s. Random 4K IOPS (QD16) are specified at around 168 read \/ 550 write, with average latency around 4.16ms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there any thermal or power considerations to plan for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical idle power is around 6.3W and active power ranges up to about 8.9W. Operating temperature range is 5 to 60 degrees Celsius; ensure adequate cooling and both +12V and +5V power rails in your chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch nearline HDD (helium-sealed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecording Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpindle Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7200 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSATA III (6 Gb\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Sustained Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 285 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 MB multi-segmented cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRandom 4K (QD16) IOPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~168 read \/ 550 write\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage Latency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.16ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Workload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 TB\/year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMTBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNonrecoverable Read Errors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;1 in 10^15 bits read\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower (typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdle ~6.3W; Active up to ~8.9W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+12V and +5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5°C to 60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e147 x 101.85 x 26.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~685g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-year limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows PC \/ Server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11, Windows Server 2016\/2019\/2022 with a standard SATA III host controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with Macs providing a supported internal SATA interface or an external enclosure that exposes SATA drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern Linux distributions (kernel 4.x and newer) supporting standard SATA block devices, e.g. Ubuntu LTS, RHEL\/CentOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystems that only accept M.2 or U.2 drives, or legacy IDE-only motherboards, unless paired with an appropriate adapter or enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Seagate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56822621766018,"sku":"ST20000NM002H","price":1024.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/48adbcad2711416aa1e3aa89a42e1440.png?v=1785852520","url":"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/seagate-exos-x24-enterprise-hard-drive-20tb-7200-rpm-sata-hdd","provider":"Flexx International Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}