Seagate
Seagate Exos X10 ST10000NM0096 10TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB 3.5" internal hard drive
10 TB helium-filled SAS drive spins at 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache for enterprise storage arrays
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
- Capacity10TB
- NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache256MB
- 10 TB capacity stores more data per rack
- SAS 12Gb/s interface connects to enterprise controllers
- 7200 RPM spindle with 256 MB cache speeds up OLTP workloads
- Helium-sealed design cuts power and weight for lower TCO
- 5 inch hot-pluggable form factor fits standard server bays
Enterprise Helium Hard Drive
The Seagate Exos X10 ST10000NM0096 is a 10TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage systems. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache and uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface. The helium-sealed design supports high-capacity density in rack environments.
Suited For Rack Deployments
This drive targets administrators who need the industry's lowest power and weight for optimum data centre TCO. The PowerBalance feature optimises IOPS per watt for OLTP and HPC workloads. It is not for buyers who require a non-helium mechanism or an interface other than SAS for their controller.
10TB Capacity Decides Fit
The single specification that determines suitability is the 10TB capacity delivered in a 3.5-inch form factor. This density provides 25 per cent more petabytes per rack compared to lower-capacity drives. Verify that your storage array supports 12Gb/s SAS and 512e sector formatting before purchase.
Highlights
- 10 TB capacity stores more data per rack
- SAS 12Gb/s interface connects to enterprise controllers
- 7200 RPM spindle with 256 MB cache speeds up OLTP workloads
- Helium-sealed design cuts power and weight for lower TCO
- 5 inch hot-pluggable form factor fits standard server bays
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | Exos X10 |
| Model | ST10000NM0096 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Capacity | 10TB |
| NAND Flash Memory Type | SLC |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Average Latency | 4.16ms |
| Features | 10TB per drive for 25% more petabytes per rack Industry's lowest power and weight for optimum data center TCO Highest 10TB HDD performance with enhanced caching, making it perfect for OLTP and HPC application Hyperscale SATA model tuned for large data transfers PowerBalance feature optimizes IOPS/Watt Advanced Write Caching feature for 20% boost in random write performance Forged, wrought-aluminum base and a helium sealed-drive design with no porosity and uniform density Superior material and weld-width design for a more robust, hermetically sealed-drive enclosure that protects from |
| Usage | For Enterprise Storage |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 26.11mm |
| Width (maximum) | 101.85mm |
| Length (maximum) | 147.00mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.64 kg |
| Package size | 165 × 141 × 32 mm |
Questions about this item
What is the SAS 12Gb/s interface and what throughput does it cap at in practice?
The drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface, which caps at 12 Gb/s per port. The 256 MB cache and 7200 RPM spindle help sustain high sequential and random throughput for enterprise workloads.
What physical space and mounting does the 3.5" Exos X10 require?
The 3.5-inch form factor measures 147.00 mm long, 101.85 mm wide and 26.11 mm high, weighing 1.43 lb. It fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays and uses the SAS connector for hot-plug backplanes.
How is the ST10000NM0096 installed and what step is often missed?
Slide the drive into a SAS hot-plug bay until the connector seats firmly, then secure it with the tray screws. The step often missed is verifying the controller detects the 12 Gb/s link speed and enables the 512e sector format before putting the drive into production.
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