Seagate · Enterprise
ST20000NM003D
Exos X20 20TB
12 Gb/s SAS · 3.5-inch · CMR
Exact Amazon US product
$829.00
View on Amazon US ↗Used / renewed listing · ASIN B0H7YRJQVF
Price as of Oct 12, 2026 17:01 UTC
The Seagate ST20000NM003D is a 20TB Exos X20 hard drive for server and enterprise storage, using 12 Gb/s SAS in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST20000NM003D |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 20 TB · 20000 GB |
| FIPS | No |
| Interface | 12 Gb/s SAS |
| Recording | CMR |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Recording evidence | Manufacturer recording specification ↗ |
| Recording verified | 2026-10-02 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
Source: Seagate Exos X20 manufacturer specifications. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
Before ordering
Match ST20000NM003D, 20TB and 12 Gb/s SAS 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 B0H7YRJQVF
$829.00 · as of Oct 12, 2026 17:01 UTC
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Is ST20000NM003D CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for ST20000NM003D. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does ST20000NM003D need?
ST20000NM003D uses 12 Gb/s SAS. It needs a compatible SAS controller or backplane; a standard motherboard SATA port cannot run it.
How much usable space does ST20000NM003D provide?
Its nominal capacity is 20000 GB, approximately 18626.5 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST20000NM003D?
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.