Seagate Exos X22 3.5", 20TB, 7200 RPM, 512MB, 550 WRL, SATA - hard drive

The Seagate Exos X22 20TB hard drive is engineered to provide robust performance and unparalleled reliability for hyperscale data centers and enterprise storage solutions. Built on a platform with a proven track record of millions of units shipped globally, the Exos X22 is designed to deliver the highest rack-space efficiency. Its helium-sealed design enhances handling robustness and leak protection while optimizing the drive for low power consumption. This drive is ideal for large data transfers, low latency, and massive scale-out data center applications.

Equipped with Seagate Secure technology, the Exos X22 ensures data protection and security, making drive retirement safe and easy. The drive also features enhanced caching for improved performance and digital environmental sensors to monitor internal conditions, ensuring optimal operation. With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours and a 5-year limited warranty, the Exos X22 is a reliable choice for demanding storage environments.

Key Specifications

• Capacity: 20TB
• Standard Model Number: ST20000NM004E
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Drive Bays Supported: Unlimited
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Drive Design: Helium
• Workload Rate Limit (WRL): 550TB/year
• Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors: Yes
• Cache: 512MB
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2,500,000 hours
• Nonrecoverable Read Errors per Bits Read: 1 per 10E15
• Power-On Hours (per year): 8760
• Sector Size: 512e/4Kn
• Limited Warranty: 5 years
• Spindle Speed (RPM): 7200
• Max. Sustained Transfer Rate: 285MB/s
• Power Consumption (Average Operating Power): 9.4W
• Environmental (Operating Temperature): 10°C to 60°C
• Acoustics (Idle/Seek): 28dBA / 30dBA
• Physical Dimensions: 26.11mm height, 101.85mm width, 147.0mm depth
• Weight: 680g

Explore Other Options
The primary differences between this Seagate Exos X22 20TB model and the ST20000NM005E and the ST20000NM000E lie in their security features and interface types. This model, ST20000NM004E, supports an unlimited number of drive bays with a SATA interface, making it suitable for general-purpose enterprise storage. In contrast, the ST20000NM005E features Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) capabilities for enhanced data security, while the ST20000NM000E uses a SAS interface for higher data transfer speeds and more robust enterprise performance. All models share the same high reliability, performance features, and comprehensive data protection services.