Seagate Exos X10 10TB SAS

The Seagate Exos X10 10TB SAS hard disk ranks among the high load internal HDDs compatible with NAS data storage solutions. The 3.5" format is made chiefly for data centres and desktop PCs. One of the main parameters is obviously the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM ensures improved performance and data speeds. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 10000 GB. The storage has a 256 MB memory cache. You can connect the Seagate hard drive and the PC or other devices is facilitated through the SAS interface.

Seagate Exos X10 10TB SAS Hard Drive Key Features

• Read speed up to 254 MB/s and write speed up to 254 MB/s
• 256 MB memory cache
• Seagate 3.5" drive for standard bays
• Maximum power consumption 9,4 W
• Power consumption under standard load is 9 W, while in stand-by mode it holds at 5.5 W
• You can connect it to a PC or other devices using the SAS interface
• Standard hard drives are admittedly more susceptible to physical damage, but they offer a great storage capacity/performance ratio
• RAID support provides better data loss prevention

Other Hard Drive Features

Platter HDDs have a special construction. Inside the hard drive there is a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with hard disk heads that facilitate reading and writing of data. These moving parts can be damaged by a shock or impact, but this weak point is well-compensated by an affordable price tag and high storage capacity. The key parameter that determines the speed of a platter hard disk is the number of rotations per minute (RPM). In case of the Seagate Exos X10 10TB SAS, you would get 7200 RPM RPM. This should delight the more demanding users, such as graphic or video editors - in short, people who work with large amounts of data. File access speed and overall stability is also determined by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Seagate hard drive features a 256 MB cache that stores the last used data for their prompt retrieval and reading.

Connecting the Seagate Hard Drive

If you want to install the Seagate Exos X10 10TB SAS in your PC or other device, it must be equipped with a 3.5" slot. Data sharing happens through the SAS interface with a standard speed of 12.0 Gbit/s. This solution is not particularly widespread, however.