Highlights: • Excellent random and sequential performance. • 18TB capacity point supports traditional IT systems. • Sustained transfer rate up to 233MB/s. • 6Gb/s SATA Interface. • 512n formatting to support legacy systems. • 5-year limited warranty.
Applications & Workloads: • Distributed file systems, like Apache Hadoop, to support Big Data analytics. • Direct & Network Attached Storage (DAS & NAS). • RAID arrays. • Legacy applications requiring 512n format. Features • 18TB: Lower capacity point needed for traditional IT workloads and applications. • 512n Format: Compatibility with legacy systems. • Non-Volatile Cache (NVC): Improved write performance and write splice protection. • Up to 233MB/s Transfer Rate: 12% faster than prior generation. • Dual-Stage Micro Actuator: Better head positioning and rotational vibration robustness. • 2M Hours MTBF & 0.44% AFR: One of the highest reliability ratings for air-filled Capacity Enterprise HDDs. • 5-Year Limited Warranty: Enterprise-class warranty rating.
Capacity: 18TB Form Factor: 3.5" SSHD: No Flash Memory Size: N/A Flash Memory Type: N/A Height: 26.1 mm Rotation Speed: 7200 rpm Sector Size: 512N Cache: 256MB Access Time: 4.16 ms Host to/from Drive Sustained Transfer Rate: 233 MB/s Interface: SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000 Annualised Workload Rating: 550 TB/yr