Seagate · Enterprise
ST20000NM002E
Exos X22 20TB
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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Compare alternatives ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Seagate ST20000NM002E is a 20TB Exos X22 hard drive for server and enterprise storage, using SAS 12 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST20000NM002E |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 20 TB · 20000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Average idle power (W) | 5.5 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 285 |
Source: Seagate Exos X22 manufacturer specifications, pages 2. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- Up to 285 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 ST20000NM002E need?
ST20000NM002E 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 ST20000NM002E 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 ST20000NM002E?
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.