Seagate Exos X18 16TB SAS 12Gbps 3.5" HDD ST16000NM004J G3D Enterprise FOR PARTS For Sale
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Seagate Exos X18 16TB SAS 12Gbps 3.5" HDD ST16000NM004J G3D Enterprise FOR PARTS
Price: US $100.00
🛠️ Seagate Exos X18 16TB SAS 12Gb/s HDD – FOR PARTS / NOT WORKINGModel: ST16000NM004J | PN: 2RL201-001 | 7.2K RPM | 256MB Cache
This Seagate Exos X18 16TB is being sold strictly For Parts / Not Working. As a flagship helium-sealed enterprise drive, it contains highly specialized internal components. While this unit is non-functional, it serves as a critical resource for data recovery professionals needing donor parts for one of the most common high-capacity drives in modern data centers.
📊 Technical Specifications
Capacity: 💾 16 TB
Interface: ⚡ SAS-3 12.0 Gb/s (Dual Port)
Spindle Speed: 🔄 7,200 RPM
Form Factor: 📏 3.5-inch LFF
Cache: 🧠 256 MB
Technology: 🎈 Helium-Sealed Design
⚠️ Condition Note: FOR PARTS
Status: Non-functional / Defective.
Intended Use: Essential for PCB donor swaps, motor components, or mechanical research.
Data Recovery Donor: This is the G3D revision, which is vital for matching firmware and hardware versions in recovery labs.
No Returns: This item is sold As-Is for salvage or repair purposes only.
📦 Compatibility & Original Application
Target Infrastructure: Originally designed for hyperscale applications, high-density data centers, and enterprise storage arrays.
Redundancy: Features dual-port SAS connectivity for failover support in professional server environments.
