Seagate · Enterprise
ST16000NM003G
Exos X16 16TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
Exact Amazon US product
$713.78
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B081TFV22Y
Price as of Oct 27, 2026 13:33 UTC
The Seagate ST16000NM003G is a 16TB 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 | ST16000NM003G |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 16 TB · 16000 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) | 249 |
Source: Seagate Exos X16 manufacturer specifications, pages 2. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- Up to 249 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
Before ordering
Match ST16000NM003G, 16TB 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 B081TFV22Y
$713.78 · as of Oct 27, 2026 13:33 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B0G5PVXNC6
$489.99 · as of Oct 27, 2026 12:21 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B08J8JLMFF
$519.99 · as of Oct 27, 2026 12:21 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B07T3VQC2K
Amazon US · ASIN B081TFV22Y
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What connection does ST16000NM003G need?
ST16000NM003G 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 ST16000NM003G provide?
Its nominal capacity is 16000 GB, approximately 14901.2 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST16000NM003G?
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.