Description
The Seagate Exos X10 ST10000NM0156 is a 10TB enterprise-class hard drive built for hyperscale applications, data centers, and large-scale storage systems. Featuring helium-sealed technology and a robust wrought-aluminum base, it delivers exceptional storage density, energy efficiency, and long-term reliability.
Optimized with PowerBalance™ and PowerChoice™ technologies, the Exos X10 offers superior IOPS/watt performance for demanding workloads such as OLTP, Hadoop, Ceph, HPC, and distributed file systems. It supports Seagate Secure™ Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) features, providing enterprise-grade data-at-rest protection while simplifying repurposing and disposal.
With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours and a 5-year limited warranty, this drive ensures 24×7 operational performance in mission-critical environments while reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
| Brand | Seagate Exos |
| Product Line | Exos X10 |
| Model / Part Number | ST10000NM0156 |
| Capacity | 10TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Sector Size | 512e |
| Cache | 256MB (multi-segmented) |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate | 249 MB/s |
| Random IOPS (Read/Write, 4K QD16) | 170 / 138 |
| Average Latency | 4.16 ms |
| MTBF | 2.5 million hours |
| Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) | 0.35% |
| Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^15 bits read |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4.5 W |
| Max Operating Power | 8.0 W (random write), 8.4 W (random read) |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C – 60°C |
| Shock (Operating/Non-Op) | 70/40 Gs (operating), 250 Gs (non-operating) |
| Vibration | 12.5 rad/s² @ 1,500 Hz |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 26.11 mm × 101.85 mm × 147 mm |
| Weight | 650 g (1.433 lb) |
| Security Features | Seagate Secure™ Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), TCG-compliant |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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