Name: HDD-A16T-ST16000NM002G Supermicro 16TB 7200RPM SATA 256MB Cache HDD
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: HDD-A16T-ST16000NM002G
Price: 664.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Supermicro Exos X16 16TB drive offers a reliable and large-scale storage solution geared toward enterprise-level applications. It fits well within server and storage environments that demand both capacity and steady performance over long periods.

General Information
Brand	Supermicro
Part Number	HDD-A16T-ST16000NM002G

Technical Information
Capacity	16TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	2,500,000 hours (2.5 million hours)

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Supermicro Exos X16 16TB hard drive is built for heavy-duty storage needs, offering a large capacity suitable for enterprise and data center environments. It is commonly used in servers and storage arrays where reliability and sustained performance are critical. This drive is often found in setups requiring high capacity and consistent access speed. Key Features High-capacity 16TB storage for handling large datasets 7200RPM speed balances performance with power efficiency Advanced SATA 6Gb/s interface allows quick data transfers Generous 256MB cache improves overall drive responsiveness Designed to operate reliably under continuous workloads This hard drive is typically deployed in data centers, cloud storage solutions, and enterprise server configurations. It plays a key role in managing vast amounts of data without compromising access speed or durability, making it a dependable choice for professional storage needs.

Use Cases
The Supermicro 16TB 7200RPM SATA HDD is optimized for enterprise data centers and storage arrays where high capacity and steady throughput are critical. It is particularly suited for environments managing large datasets such as virtualization clusters, archival storage, and mixed workload servers. How It's Used: Deployed in hyper-converged infrastructure to support virtual machine storage demands in enterprise IT environments. Integrated into large-scale storage clusters for cloud service providers requiring reliable, high-density data retention. Utilized in archival and backup solutions within data centers, handling extensive historical data with consistent performance. Employed in media and content delivery networks to store and serve large multimedia files with minimal latency. Serves edge computing nodes where local storage capacity and performance balance is necessary for data processing and caching. This hard drive contributes to operational efficiency by providing scalable storage capacity without compromising on performance, enabling organizations to maintain balanced I/O in demanding workloads. Its robust design supports sustained operation, making it a dependable choice for enterprises aiming to optimize storage infrastructure longevity.