Seagate · Enterprise
ST12000NM003G
Exos X16 12TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
Exact Amazon US product
$499.45
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B095MT28PQ
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 11:02 UTC
The Seagate ST12000NM003G is a 12TB Exos X16 hard drive for server and enterprise storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST12000NM003G |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 12 TB · 12000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Average idle power (W) | 5 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 233 |
Source: Seagate Exos X16 manufacturer specifications, pages 2. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- Up to 233 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
Before ordering
Match ST12000NM003G, 12TB and SATA 6 Gb/s against the selected offer. Check your system’s exact-model compatibility list and the seller’s warranty and return terms.
Amazon US listings
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Amazon US · ASIN B095MT28PQ
$499.45 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:02 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B095MT28PQ
$299.99 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:02 UTC
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What connection does ST12000NM003G need?
ST12000NM003G uses SATA 6 Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does ST12000NM003G provide?
Its nominal capacity is 12000 GB, approximately 11175.9 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST12000NM003G?
Manufacturer specification: 5 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.