Seagate 16TB SATA (ST16000NE000-2RW103)Specs, test results and price
Currently sold out, 1 unit tested since Sep 2026 · 1 units tested in-house
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About the ST16000NE000-2RW103
The Seagate ST16000NE000-2RW103 is a 16TB SATA 6Gb/s hard drive in a 3.5 inch form factor, a configuration commonly used for bulk storage in servers, NAS systems and backup targets where high capacity per drive matters more than peak IOPS.
Every unit listed under this part number goes through the same test sequence before it is offered for sale. This includes a sequential and random read/write benchmark, a full extended (long) self-test across the entire surface, a cross-check of reported power-on hours against an independent on-drive log, a NIST 800-88 sanitize with read-back verification, and a SMART health read covering reallocated, pending and uncorrectable sectors.
The unit on record for this model logged 188 power-on hours, placing it in the Like New tier, and was sanitized using ATA secure erase. Its benchmark results showed sequential read speeds around 276 MB/s and sequential write speeds around 275 MB/s.
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Part number | ST16000NE000-2RW103 |
| Type | Hard drive |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form factor | 3.5 in |
Tested units
- Units tested
- 1
- Pass rate
- 100% (1 of 1)
- Units sold
- 1
- Power-on hours, median
- 188 h
- Power-on hours, range
- 188 to 188 h
- First tested
- Sep 11, 2026
- Last tested
- Sep 11, 2026
- Sequential read, median
- 276 MB/s
- Sequential write, median
- 275 MB/s
Every unit of this model we have handled, from our test database. What we test
Hours distribution
- Like New 100-500 hrs1 unit · 100%
Units by usage tier, from their SMART power-on hours. How tiers work
Recent unit reports
Every unit we sell gets a permanent public report. Serial and seal numbers stay on the certificate in the box.
| Unit | Tier | Power-on hours | Tested | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-158 | Light Use | 188 | Sep 11, 2026 | Pass | View report for unit U-158 |
Price history
Monthly median of what our own ST16000NE000-2RW103 units sold for.
| Month | Median price |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $449.95 |
ST16000NE000-2RW103 questions
What kind of workloads is this drive suited for?+
As a 16TB SATA 3.5 inch hard drive, it is suited for bulk storage, backup and archival workloads, and nearline storage roles in servers or NAS systems.
What interface and physical compatibility does it have?+
It uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor, compatible with standard SATA ports and backplanes found in servers, workstations and NAS enclosures.
What does the store's testing process check on each unit?+
Each drive is run through a sequential and random read/write benchmark, a full extended self-test across the whole surface, a power-on hours cross-check against an independent log, a NIST 800-88 sanitize with read-back verification, and a SMART health read for reallocated, pending and uncorrectable sectors.
What does the Like New tier mean for this model?+
Like New indicates recorded power-on hours between 100 and 500. The tested unit of this model logged 188 hours, placing it in that range.
How does this unit perform on the benchmark tests?+
The tested unit showed a median sequential read speed of about 276 MB/s and a median sequential write speed of about 275 MB/s.