Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM002G 16TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb/s 3.5in HDD (Used, Tested)
About this item
Overview
The Seagate Exos X16 is an enterprise-class 3.5-inch hard drive built for demanding 24/7 workloads in servers, NAS enclosures, and storage arrays. The ST16000NM002G variant pairs 16TB of capacity with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, and a 256MB cache buffer. It supports both 512e and 4Kn sector formats, making it compatible with a wide range of enterprise storage environments.
Compatibility Notes
This drive requires a SAS HBA, RAID controller, or backplane with a SAS 12Gb/s or 6Gb/s port. It is not natively compatible with standard SATA-only controllers. Commonly used in Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Supermicro, and similar enterprise platforms with SAS expanders or controllers.
Technical spec sheet
Per-unit test results
4 of 4 units passed every required test, tested Sep 11, 2026. Choose an exact unit to read its full report.
- 4/4 hard drives passed all required tests
- SMART clean: 0 reallocated sectors
- Extended self-test passed
- Odometer cross-check verified
- Wiped, verified
- 282 MB/s sequential read, measured
Condition notes
This drive is in used condition and has been powered on and tested prior to listing. No seller notes on specific hours or SMART data were provided; if you require detailed SMART data or specific power-on hours before purchasing, please message us prior to buying and we will retrieve that information for you. Cosmetic wear typical of enterprise service may be present on the drive body or label. All drives are handled with anti-static precautions and packaged carefully for shipment.
Warranty and shipping
Warranty and returns
1-year warranty- Replacement or refund after verified failure, prepaid return label on defective items.
- 30-day returns: defective items ship back on our label, change-of-mind returns pay return postage.
- Compatibility help by email before and after purchase.
Dispatch and packaging
Same-day dispatch on orders before 3PM Mountain- Free shipping to all lower 48 states.
- ESD-safe anti-static shielding bags with heavy-duty crush-resistant padding.
- Full declared value carrier insurance with instant tracking notifications.