Seagate · Enterprise
ST16000NM009G
Exos X16 16TB
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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Compare alternatives ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Seagate ST16000NM009G is a 16TB Exos X16 hard drive for server and enterprise storage, using SAS 12 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST16000NM009G |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 16 TB · 16000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SAS 12 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.
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What connection does ST16000NM009G need?
ST16000NM009G uses SAS 12 Gb/s. It needs a compatible SAS controller or backplane; a standard motherboard SATA port cannot run it.
How much usable space does ST16000NM009G 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 ST16000NM009G?
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.