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$289 Seagate 16TB HDD Exos X16 7200 RPM 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive (ST16000NM001G)

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...I4KH&psc=1

Seems like a good price for a 16TB enterprise grade drive.

Digital Storage Capacity 16 TB
Hard Disk Interface Serial ATA
Connectivity Technology SATA
Brand Seagate
Special Feature 512e/4Kn format support
Hard Disk Form Factor 3.5 Inches
Industry's lowest power and weight for optimum data center TCO
PowerBalance feature optimizes IOPS/Watt
Proven enterprise-class reliability backed by 2. 5M-hr MTBF rating
Helium sealed-drive design with no porosity and uniform density
Seagate Secure models provide hardware-based security to help protect data-at-rest. With Instant Secure Erase, drive retirement is safe, affordable, fast and easy.
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wiseghost
09-13-2022 at 04:49 PM.
09-13-2022 at 04:49 PM.
Any info about the seller (HyperHawk)?
Note the big jump in negative reviews in the last 30 days and many talk about poor packaging of HDDs.
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09-13-2022 at 04:51 PM.
09-13-2022 at 04:51 PM.
I would recommend the Iron Wolf Pro line over the Exos - it includes a couple years of data recovery service, which is really nice. Make sure to check the serial number on the Seagate website to validate warranty coverage upon arrival.

Seagate IronWolf Pro 16TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6GB/S 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for Raid Network Attached Storage, Data Recovery Rescue Service (ST16000NE000) https://a.co/d/5Cg12sB

It's only $4 more.
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09-13-2022 at 06:09 PM.
09-13-2022 at 06:09 PM.
Quote from CyanWriter8569 :
People still use these?

What a dumb question.
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09-13-2022 at 06:19 PM.
09-13-2022 at 06:19 PM.
Quote from CyanWriter8569 :
People still use these?
Do you have a better way to store 16TB of data?
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09-13-2022 at 06:35 PM.
09-13-2022 at 06:35 PM.
Quote from scraejtp :
Do you have a better way to store 16TB of data?
Probably one of those folks that thinks "the cloud" solves everything 😅
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09-13-2022 at 07:12 PM.
09-13-2022 at 07:12 PM.
Quote from iengine :
Probably one of those folks that thinks "the cloud" solves everything 😅
I would NEVER suggest these aren't necessary. But I'm wondering what people reading this thread are doing with these. Are they for security camera storage? I consider myself a pretty heavy computer user. I have a 4TB SSD in my laptop. But I really can't fathom needing 16TB storage unless it was for tons of videos or massive amounts of uncompressed music or photos. Are there other uses I'm not thinking about? Just curious...
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09-13-2022 at 07:16 PM.
09-13-2022 at 07:16 PM.
Quote from dansfatwallet :
I would NEVER suggest these aren't necessary. But I'm wondering what people reading this thread are doing with these. Are they for security camera storage? I consider myself a pretty heavy computer user. I have a 4TB SSD in my laptop. But I really can't fathom needing 16TB storage unless it was for tons of videos or massive amounts of uncompressed music or photos. Are there other uses I'm not thinking about? Just curious...

Where you think people saving their porn and pirated movies to?
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09-13-2022 at 07:19 PM.

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09-13-2022 at 07:19 PM.
Quote from dansfatwallet :
I would NEVER suggest these aren't necessary. But I'm wondering what people reading this thread are doing with these. Are they for security camera storage? I consider myself a pretty heavy computer user. I have a 4TB SSD in my laptop. But I really can't fathom needing 16TB storage unless it was for tons of videos or massive amounts of uncompressed music or photos. Are there other uses I'm not thinking about? Just curious...

People with NAS not uncommonly have 4 of 16gb drives or more. Storing raw pics, video footage, torrenting etc. if you don't use it doesn't mean others don't either 🤷 ♂️
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09-13-2022 at 07:20 PM.
09-13-2022 at 07:20 PM.
Quote from MyrMcCheese :
I would recommend the Iron Wolf Pro line over the Exos - it includes a couple years of data recovery service, which is really nice. Make sure to check the serial number on the Seagate website to validate warranty coverage upon arrival.

Seagate IronWolf Pro 16TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6GB/S 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for Raid Network Attached Storage, Data Recovery Rescue Service (ST16000NE000) https://a.co/d/5Cg12sB

It's only $4 more.

I always thought Exos drives are better for storage as they are enterprise drives with more robust read/write ratings
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09-13-2022 at 07:22 PM.
09-13-2022 at 07:22 PM.
Quote from dansfatwallet :
I would NEVER suggest these aren't necessary. But I'm wondering what people reading this thread are doing with these. Are they for security camera storage? I consider myself a pretty heavy computer user. I have a 4TB SSD in my laptop. But I really can't fathom needing 16TB storage unless it was for tons of videos or massive amounts of uncompressed music or photos. Are there other uses I'm not thinking about? Just curious...


My movie array is a pair of 10TB drives in RAID1, nearly full.

My TV show array is a pair of 8TB drives in RAID1, nearly full.

All my other "important" stuff (FLAC music library, various ISOs, ebooks, pdfs, etc) is a pair of 4TB drives in RAID1, nearly full.


Replacing em with 4x16TB in two 16TB raid1 pairs would give me a lot of space for growth.

(that said, due to wanting to get some decent use of the $200 per half year Amex Dell credit I'm instead replacing the 4TB drives with 10TB seagate golds for about 50 bucks per drive out of pocket- but for those without the credit this is a way better deal per TB)
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09-13-2022 at 07:23 PM.
09-13-2022 at 07:23 PM.
Quote from wiseghost :
I always thought Exos drives are better for storage as they are enterprise drives with more robust read/write ratings

My two failed Exos 16TB drives from the past 18 months disagree with you 😂

But to Seagates credit, the warranty was fully supported and they replaced the drives with refurbished ones.

I did have one experience with a Skyhawk AI drive failure and sent it in for data recovery - it went well, and they were able to nearly fully recover the drive.
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dirtyvu
09-13-2022 at 11:20 PM.
09-13-2022 at 11:20 PM.
Quote from wiseghost :
Any info about the seller (HyperHawk)?
Note the big jump in negative reviews in the last 30 days and many talk about poor packaging of HDDs.
I'm not sure if I bought from HyperHawk a few days ago... This is my second time buying it. The first time went without a hitch. Arrived super fast. The drive was in a ESD bag, suspended in the air by flexible plastic ends. The box was a relatively plain brown cardboard box.

Installed without a hitch. Ran CrystalDiskInfo and didn't see any issues.
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09-13-2022 at 11:29 PM.

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09-13-2022 at 11:29 PM.
Quote from MyrMcCheese :
I would recommend the Iron Wolf Pro line over the Exos - it includes a couple years of data recovery service, which is really nice. Make sure to check the serial number on the Seagate website to validate warranty coverage upon arrival.

Seagate IronWolf Pro 16TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6GB/S 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for Raid Network Attached Storage, Data Recovery Rescue Service (ST16000NE000) https://a.co/d/5Cg12sB

It's only $4 more.
I found this comparison:

Seagate Exos x16 Vs. Ironwolf Pro
Seagate-EXOS x16 is an enterprise-class NAS and a high-performance solution. It features a 16 bay design that can accommodate up to 16 3.5″ hard drives with a capacity of 8TB each. The IronWolf pro is a high-capacity, 20TB NAS solution with an 8 bay design that can accommodate up to 8 3.5″ hard drives with capacities of up to 10TB each.

Seagate-EXOS x16 has an upgraded version of Seagate's NAS OS 4 software, which now supports Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 2016 operating systems and VMware vSphere 6 and vSphere 5.5 virtualization environments. It includes software-defined snapshots, Label Settings advanced restore and cloning, multi-factor authentication support for administrators, and less sensitive data protected by SED security.

IronWolf Pro offers enhanced performance with a maximum throughput of 330,000 IOPS in random reads and 290,000 IOPS in random writes. The main differences between these two NAS solutions are that the Exos x16 is designed for enterprises and offers higher data protection features with 256-bit AES encryption, Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) security, Instant Secure Erase, and Instant Secure Online Erase. In contrast, the IronWolf Pro is designed for home and small office users and has faster performance.


Difference Between Seagate Exos x16 and Ironwolf Pro

The IronWolf Pro is a ruggedized SATA drive with high performance. The Seagate-EXOS x16 is a high-performance, ruggedized SAS drive.

Seagate-EXOS x16 is built for higher-capacity data centers, while the IronWolf Pro is built for performance and reliability in harsh conditions.

Seagate-EXOS x16 has a high-end enterprise-class storage solution for big data, media and entertainment, and cloud environments. The IronWolf Pro is designed for the needs of small businesses, home offices, creative professionals.

Seagate-EXOS x16 has high-performance, high-capacity storage, and emphasizes speed and reliability. The IronWolf Pro is also a high-performance, high-capacity storage device, emphasizing reliability and data protection.

The IronWolf Pro supports SMB2.0 and 3.0, delivering increased performance for larger file transfers and simplified configuration using a NAS bridge or app-level compatibility with third-party storage solutions. The Seagate-EXOS x16 does not support SMB 2.0 or 3.0.

Conclusion

Overall, the Seagate-EXOS x16 is a more expensive option than the IronWolf Pro, but it offers a variety of features that may be essential for specific use cases. For example, users looking for an enterprise-class storage solution should consider the Exos x16 over the IronWolf Pro. Meanwhile, small businesses or home offices that need high performance and capacity but don't require ruggedized protection should opt for the IronWolf Pro.
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