Seagate Exos X10 Enterprise Hard Drive ST10000NM0096

The Seagate ST10000NM0096 is a high-performance enterprise-class 10TB hard drive built for mission-critical data environments. Seagate engineered this drive with 7200 RPM speed, 256MB cache, and SAS 12Gb/s interface to deliver consistent throughput, reduced latency, and enterprise-level reliability. Designed for 24/7 operation, it is the perfect choice for high-capacity storage in data centers, enterprise servers, and scalable storage arrays.

Full Feature Breakdown

First and foremost, the 10TB storage capacity makes this drive an ideal fit for large-scale backup, virtualization, and transactional applications. Whether you run analytics or archive millions of files, the drive offers the capacity and speed to keep up.

In addition, the 12.0 Gb/s SAS interface ensures faster and more stable communication with enterprise RAID controllers and storage backplanes compared to SATA. This provides a significant performance advantage in high-demand environments like database servers, big data clusters, and virtualized systems.

Moreover, Seagate equipped the ST10000NM0096 with Advanced Write Caching and a 256MB cache buffer, which helps speed up write-intensive operations and enhances overall response times. This makes the drive especially suitable for high-frequency data transfer workloads.

Why Choose the ST10000NM0096 for Enterprise?

Because enterprise environments demand constant uptime and data integrity, Seagate built this drive with PowerChoice™ and PowerBalance™ technologies to optimize energy consumption and performance without compromising reliability. Its Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours proves its durability under continuous operation.

Furthermore, the drive supports multi-drive vibration tolerance with RV sensors and enhanced firmware, maintaining performance across dense rack configurations. You can install this HDD in high-density servers without fear of IOPS drops due to vibration.

Even more compelling, Seagate designed this drive with Seagate Secure™ technology, which includes Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) options for secure data-at-rest, making it compliant with industry standards for data protection.

Additional Key Advantages

• You can count on long-term reliability, thanks to enterprise-level error recovery controls and thermal monitoring.

• This drive is optimized for RAID environments, making it a strong choice for scalable storage solutions.

• Seagate backs this model with top-tier support and firmware-level customization for OEMs and enterprise integrators.

• Its low operating power and high capacity reduce total cost per terabyte—ideal for businesses aiming to maximize ROI.

Seagate ST10000NM0096 – Technical Specifications