Seagate’s Exos M hard drive, boasting breakthrough 3TB per platter density, delivers extraordinary storage capacity and power efficiency. Engineered on proven technology, it’s crafted to power AI and data-intensive applications in cutting-edge cloud and enterprise environments.
- Breakthrough Areal Density: The Exos M hard drive is the first to feature 3TB per platter, enabling massive storage capacity in the same footprint for maximized AI-driven data center efficiency.
- Unmatched Capacity: 30TB+ of storage in an industry-standard 3.5-inch form factor delivers capacity at scale while optimizing space utilization in data centers.
- Time-Tested Excellence Meets Next-Gen Innovation: Blends 90% of trusted, proven components from previous generations with cutting-edge Mozaic 3+ technology.
- Superior Power Efficiency: Offers 3× the power efficiency per terabyte compared to typical drives, reducing operational costs and energy consumption and supporting your sustainability goals.
- Enterprise-Class Reliability: Designed for the stringent demands of hyperscale cloud service providers, providing durable, always-on performance essential for critical enterprise applications.
- Sustainability: Built with more renewable energy and recycled materials than any previous Seagate product, Exos M 28TB enables businesses to align with their own sustainability initiatives while reducing environmental impact.
- Compatibility and Interoperability: Maintains the same form factor, interface, and cooling as previous generations, simplifying integration into existing infrastructure and reducing upgrade complexities.
- Efficient Cooling: Engineered for optimal heat dissipation, ensuring reliable performance without increasing cooling requirements in your data center.
- Scalable for AI and Big Data: Ideal for AI, big data analytics, and high-capacity storage, Exos M 28TB supports evolving business demands and data-hungry applications, ensuring future-ready infrastructure.
- Seagate Secure: Built-in reliable data protection enhances security, safeguarding your data against threats in enterprise environments.
Specification
| Specification | 28TB (ST28000NM003K) |
|---|---|
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Product Name | Exos M |
| CMR Capacity | 28TB |
| Seagate ISE (512e) | Yes |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Helium Sealed-Drive Design | Yes |
| SuperParity | Yes |
| Low Halogen | Yes |
| PowerChoice™ Technology | Yes |
| PowerBalance™ Technology | Yes |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| Cache (MB) | 512 |
| Organic Solderability Preservative | Yes |
| RSA 3072 Firmware Verification | Yes |
| MTBF (hours) | 2,500,000 |
| AFR | 0.35% |
| Nonrecoverable Read Errors | 1 sector per 10E15 |
| Power-On Hours per Year | 8,760 |
| Sector Size | 512e |
| Limited Warranty (years) | 5 |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200RPM |
| Interface Access Speed (Gb/s) | 6.0, 3.0 |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate (MB/s / MiB/s) | 270MB/s / 257MiB/s |
| Random Read/Write 4K QD16 WCD (IOPS) | 170 / 350 |
| Average Latency (ms) | 4.16ms |
| Interface Ports | Single |
| Rotational Vibration @ 20–1500 Hz (rad/s) | 12.5 |
| Idle Power (W) | 6.9W |
| Max Operating Power (W) | 9.5W |
| Power Supply Requirements | +12V and +5V |
| Operating Temp (°C) | 10°C – 60°C |
| Vibration, Non-Operating (Grms) | 2.27 |
| Shock, Operating (2ms Read/Write) | 30Gs |
| Shock, Non-Operating (2ms) | 200Gs |
| Height (mm/in) | 26.1mm / 1.028in |
| Width (mm/in) | 101.85mm / 4.010in |
| Depth (mm/in) | 147.0mm / 5.787in |
| Weight (g/lb) | 695g / 1.532lb |
| Carton Unit Quantity | 20 |
| Cartons per Pallet / per Layer | 40 / 8 |
