Seagate Exos X24 Enterprise Hard Drive - 24TB 7200 RPM SATA HDD

The Seagate Exos X24 Enterprise Hard Drive delivers hyperscale-ready capacity and consistent performance for dense data-centre applications. This 24TB, helium-sealed 3.5-inch nearline drive spins at 7200 RPM with a SATA III interface, fitting a wide range of rack, array, and server platforms. Engineered for big-data workloads, the Exos X24 combines high sustained transfer rates with enhanced multi-segment caching for lower latency and repeatable response times, backed by enterprise-grade reliability and a 5-year limited warranty.

Key Features

• 24TB capacity in a 3.5-inch helium-sealed nearline form factor for high rack-space efficiency
• 7200 RPM spindle speed with sustained transfer rates up to 285 MB/s for large sequential workloads
• 512 MB multi-segmented cache for improved latency and repeatable response times
• SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface for broad server and array compatibility
• Enterprise reliability: 2.5 million hour MTBF and rated for 550 TB/year workload
• 5-year limited manufacturer warranty for extended protection
• PowerChoice and PowerBalance technologies to improve power efficiency and IOPS per Watt

Package Includes

• Seagate Exos X24 24TB 3.5-inch HDD (SATA)
• 5-year limited manufacturer warranty documentation

Is this drive suitable for hyperscale and large-scale data centre deployments?

Yes. The Exos X24 is designed for hyperscale applications and massive scale-out environments, with 24TB capacity, high sustained transfer rates, and enterprise-class reliability.

What interface does this drive use?

The Exos X24 24TB uses a SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface, suitable for standard server and RAID array SATA controllers.

How reliable is the drive and what warranty is provided?

The drive is rated at 2.5 million hours MTBF with a workload rating of 550 TB/year. Seagate provides a 5-year limited warranty.

What performance can I expect for sequential transfers and random I/O?

Maximum sustained transfer rates reach up to 285 MB/s. Random 4K IOPS (QD16) are specified at around 168 read / 550 write, with average latency around 4.16ms.

Are there any thermal or power considerations to plan for?

Typical idle power is around 6.3W and active power ranges up to about 8.9W. Ensure adequate cooling and both +12V and +5V power rails in your chassis.

Specifications

Capacity	24TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch nearline HDD (helium-sealed)
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Interface	SATA III (6 Gb/s)
Max Sustained Transfer Rate	Up to 285 MB/s
Cache	512 MB multi-segmented cache
Random 4K (QD16) IOPS	~168 read / 550 write
Average Latency	~4.16ms
Rated Workload	550 TB/year
MTBF	2,500,000 hours
Nonrecoverable Read Errors	<1 in 10^15 bits read
Power (typical)	Idle ~6.3W; Active up to ~8.9W
Power Supply	+12V and +5V
Operating Temperature	10°C to 60°C
Dimensions	147 x 101.85 x 26.1mm
Weight	~685g
Warranty	5-year limited warranty

Compatibility

Windows PC / Server	Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 with a standard SATA III host controller
Mac	Compatible with Macs providing a supported internal SATA interface or an external enclosure that exposes SATA drives
Other OS	Modern Linux distributions (kernel 4.x and newer) supporting standard SATA block devices, e.g. Ubuntu LTS, RHEL/CentOS
Not Compatible	Systems that only accept M.2 or U.2 drives, or legacy IDE-only motherboards, unless paired with an appropriate adapter or enclosure