Seagate
Seagate ST10000NM0236 10 TB 7200 RPM 256 MB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
Enterprise 10 TB 3.5" drive spins at 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache and SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-capacity storage systems
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
- Capacity10TB
- NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache256MB
- Enterprise-grade 10 TB capacity for large-scale storage
- 7200 RPM spindle speed with 256 MB cache for responsive performance
- SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables high-throughput data transfer
- Self-encrypting FIPS-certified drive protects sensitive data
- Helium-sealed 3.5" design reduces weight to 1.43 lb
Enterprise capacity and helium platform
The Seagate Exos X10 ST10000NM0236 is a 10 TB helium-sealed drive built for enterprise storage arrays. Its 7200 RPM spindle and 256 MB cache serve workloads that demand sustained throughput in a 3.5 inch form factor.
SAS 12Gb/s interface ceiling
The SAS 12Gb/s link caps burst transfer at the bus rate, so sustained performance settles at the mechanical limit of the platters. Hot-plug support allows drive replacement without powering down the enclosure, but the interface does not increase random IOPS beyond what the 7200 RPM mechanics deliver.
Ten terabytes of addressable space
The 10 TB capacity stores large sequential datasets such as backup archives or media libraries with comfortable headroom. Write-heavy, small-block workloads will exhaust IOPS before the capacity fills, and the 512e format adds a modest overhead for legacy OS compatibility.
Highlights
- Enterprise-grade 10 TB capacity for large-scale storage
- 7200 RPM spindle speed with 256 MB cache for responsive performance
- SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables high-throughput data transfer
- Self-encrypting FIPS-certified drive protects sensitive data
- Helium-sealed 3.5" design reduces weight to 1.43 lb
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | Exos X10 |
| Model | ST10000NM0236 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Capacity | 10TB |
| NAND Flash Memory Type | Hard Drive |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Features | SED-FIPS/Common Criteria Model (512e) |
| Encryption | Encryption |
| Usage | For Enterprise Storage |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 203 × 102 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I choose between the available versions of this 10 TB Exos X10 drive?
The ST10000NM0236 is a single 10 TB model with 7200 RPM, 256 MB cache and SAS 12Gb/s interface; no other capacity or speed variants are listed for this part number.
What does the 12Gb/s SAS rating mean once the drive is installed in a server?
The 12Gb/s SAS interface sets the maximum host transfer rate at 12 Gb/s; sustained throughput will be limited by the 7200 RPM platters and 256 MB buffer in real workloads.
Which interface standard does this 3.5" drive use and what does it cap in practice?
It uses SAS 12Gb/s, which caps the host link at 12 Gb/s while the 7200 RPM mechanism and 256 MB cache determine actual sustained performance.
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