Seagate Exos X16 12TB 7200 RPM 12Gb/s SAS 512e 3.5"-inch Enterprise Hard Drive
By: Seagate
Starting from
$265
Indicative — final pricing confirmed with your quote.
In Stockships worldwide
- Condition:
- New — authorized channel
- Warranty:
- Full manufacturer warranty
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Product overview
The 12TB is the mid-range capacity in Seagate's Exos X16 range, which spans 10TB to 16TB across 4 capacity points. A generation of nearline capacity still filling shelves — common like-for-like replacement.
It attaches over 12Gb/s SAS in the 3.5" LFF form factor. and is dual-ported, so both controllers in a redundant pair keep a path to the drive. The platters spin at 7200 RPM behind a 256 MB cache.
Featuring
- Product Line
- Exos X16
- Cache Storage
- 256 MB
- Disk Format
- 512e
- Recording Technology
- CMR (conventional)
- Port Configuration
- Dual port
Interfaces / Ports
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Drive Interface
- SAS
- Interface Standard
- 12Gb/s SAS
Physical characteristics
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- Internal
- Drive Width
- 3.5"
- Form Factor
- LFF
Miscellaneous
- Compliance Standards
- RoHS, WEEE
- Expedited shipping options are available — rates confirmed with your quote.
- Purchase orders accepted from qualified institutions.
- Compatibility is validated against your server platform before dispatch. Send us the model and we will confirm support.
Full published specifications for the Seagate Exos X16 12TB 7200 RPM 12Gb/s SAS 512e 3.5"-inch Enterprise Hard Drive, as supplied. Confirm your backplane presents 12Gb/s SAS and that the platform supports SAS before ordering — compatibility validation against your specific server model is part of every order.
Where the Exos X16 12TB is deployed
- Read-heavy tiers: dataset staging, repositories and boot volumes
- Capacity expansion into free 3.5" LFF bays
- Like-for-like replacement and spares holding for deployed fleets
- New build-outs standardised on 12Gb/s SAS
Questions buyers ask about this part
- Will the 12TB Exos X16 fit my server?
- This is a 3.5" LFF part on 12Gb/s SAS. It fits any bay wired for 12Gb/s SAS with dual-port SAS routing. Send us your server model and we will confirm backplane support, firmware level and any bracket or caddy required before you order — that check is part of every order we ship.
- Should I take the 12TB or the 14TB?
- They are the same drive with different capacity: identical 12Gb/s SAS, 3.5" LFF and endurance rating. The 14TB gives you 1.2x the capacity per bay. Where bays are the constraint — a full backplane, or a rack you cannot grow — the larger capacity is usually cheaper per usable terabyte once you count the chassis it saves. Ask us for both on one quote and compare.
- Is this Seagate part genuine, and is the warranty intact?
- Yes. We supply through authorized distribution only, so the part carries the full Seagate manufacturer warranty and its firmware update path stays supported. No grey-market stock, no re-labelled drives, no voided warranties.
- Do you offer volume pricing and accept purchase orders?
- The listed price is per unit and indicative; tiered pricing applies at quantity. We accept purchase orders from qualified businesses, government and defence agencies, and educational institutions, with net terms and consolidated invoicing available. Email the quantity you need and we will come back within 48 business hours.
Other capacities in the Seagate Exos X16 range
| Model | Part number | Availability | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seagate Exos X16 10TB 7200 RPM 12Gb/s SAS 512e 3.5"-inch Enterprise Hard Drive | — | In Stock | $230 |
| Seagate Exos X16 14TB 7200 RPM 12Gb/s SAS 512e 3.5"-inch Enterprise Hard Drive | — | In Stock | $305 |
| Seagate Exos X16 16TB 7200 RPM 12Gb/s SAS 512e 3.5"-inch Enterprise Hard Drive | — | In Stock | $345 |
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