Name: ST18000NM018J Seagate 18TB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive (4Kn, SED)
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST18000NM018J
Price: 710.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate ST18000NM018J is a high-capacity 18TB hard drive designed to fit into 3.5-inch drive bays, offering reliable SATA connectivity. It’s typically used in enterprise storage and server environments where large data volumes must be securely stored and accessed. The drive’s 7,200 RPM speed provides consistent performance, while its 4Kn sector size and self-encryption capabilities align it well with modern data management and security practices.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST18000NM018J
Alternate Part Number	ST18000NM018J-11-CT

Technical Information
Capacity	18TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	4Kn
Spindle Speed	7,200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	2,500,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

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

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

Product Description
This Seagate 18TB hard drive is built for environments requiring massive storage combined with reliable performance. It’s commonly found in enterprise storage arrays, data centers, and backup systems where large volumes of data must be accessed or archived efficiently. Designed for IT professionals and organizations managing heavy workloads, this drive supports advanced features like 4Kn sector formatting and built-in encryption to protect sensitive information. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays, making it suitable for many server and desktop storage setups. Key Features Large 18TB capacity handles extensive data sets without frequent swaps 7,200 RPM speed balances performance with energy use 4Kn sector format improves data integrity and efficiency with modern OS Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology safeguards data at rest Standard SATA interface enables easy integration into existing systems In practice, this drive is often deployed in data-heavy roles like media storage, cloud hosting, and backup solutions. Its encryption feature helps maintain data confidentiality, which is critical in regulated industries. Users benefit from the combination of capacity and security without needing specialized hardware.

Use Cases
The Seagate ST18000NM018J hard drive is suited for enterprise-level storage solutions requiring substantial capacity and secure data handling. It is particularly beneficial in data centers and server environments where sustained throughput and data encryption are critical to operational integrity. How It's Used: High-density storage arrays in data centers supporting virtualization workloads with encrypted data at rest. Server farms handling archival of large datasets requiring reliable SATA connectivity and consistent performance. Cloud service providers deploying scalable storage clusters that demand 4Kn sector alignment for optimized data throughput. Enterprise IT environments implementing secure self-encrypting drives to protect sensitive corporate information. Backup and disaster recovery systems where high-capacity drives facilitate efficient storage of extensive recovery points. This drive enhances system scalability and operational efficiency by integrating large-capacity storage with security features tailored for enterprise demands. Its balance of performance and data protection supports complex workloads without compromising throughput or data confidentiality.