Overview
The Seagate ST24000NM007H is a 24TB, 3.5-inch enterprise hard disk drive from the Exos X24 family. Designed for data centres, enterprise servers, and high-capacity storage arrays, it combines a SAS 12Gb/s interface, 7200RPM rotational speed, 512MB cache, and Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR). Seagate Instant Secure Erase (ISE) provides a supported method for sanitising drive data during decommissioning or redeployment.
Key Features
- 24TB storage capacity: Provides high-density storage for enterprise datasets, business applications, and large-scale archives.
- SAS 12Gb/s interface: Designed for compatible enterprise SAS controllers, servers, and storage backplanes.
- 7200RPM rotational speed: Supports enterprise storage workloads requiring high capacity and consistent access.
- 512MB cache: Helps manage data during read and write operations.
- CMR recording technology: Conventional Magnetic Recording supports a broad range of enterprise workloads.
- Instant Secure Erase: Supports data sanitisation for drive retirement and reuse in compatible environments.
- Helium-sealed design: Supports the drive's high-capacity internal architecture.
- Dual-port SAS: Supports compatible enterprise storage configurations requiring dual-port connectivity.
- Enterprise power-management technologies: Includes PowerChoice and PowerBalance to help manage power use and performance.
- Firmware verification: RSA 3072 firmware verification helps protect firmware integrity.
Applications
- Enterprise servers and SAS storage arrays
- Data centre and cloud infrastructure
- High-capacity direct-attached storage systems
- Business data repositories and large-scale archives
- Enterprise backup and storage consolidation
Compatibility
The ST24000NM007H uses a 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s interface and requires a compatible SAS host controller, backplane, or storage enclosure. It is not intended for systems that support SATA drives only. Before installation, confirm support for 24TB capacity, the required sector format, and the drive's hot-plug requirements with the system manufacturer.
Reliability and Data Security
The Exos X24 family is rated for a 2.5-million-hour mean time between failures (MTBF), a 0.35% annualised failure rate (AFR), and continuous 24/7 operation under specified conditions. Enterprise features include SuperParity, PowerChoice, PowerBalance, and RSA 3072 firmware verification. Instant Secure Erase is a sanitisation feature; this standard ISE model is distinct from the self-encrypting drive (SED) and SED-FIPS variants.
DC Supplies Product Note
Verify the full model number and interface before ordering. The ST24000NM007H is the 24TB Exos X24 SAS model with Instant Secure Erase. It differs from the ST24000NM005H SED model and ST24000NM006H SED-FIPS model. ISE does not mean that the drive is the SED or SED-FIPS variant.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
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| Part Number MPN | ST24000NM007H |
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| Product Type | Enterprise Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
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| Product Family | Exos X24 |
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| Storage Capacity | 24TB |
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| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
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| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
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| Interface Ports | Dual-port SAS |
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| Rotational Speed | 7200RPM |
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| Cache | 512MB |
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| Recording Technology | Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) |
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| Data Sanitisation | Instant Secure Erase (ISE) |
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| Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) | No; standard ISE model |
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| Drive Design | Helium-sealed |
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| Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 285MB/s |
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| Random Read / Write Performance | 168 / 550 IOPS at 4K QD16 WCD, as specified by Seagate |
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| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,500,000 hours |
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| Annualised Failure Rate (AFR) | 0.35% |
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| Nonrecoverable Read Errors | Less than 1 per 1015 bits read |
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| Power-On Hours | Up to 8,760 hours per year |
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| Sector Formats | 512e and 4Kn, with supported sector-size options depending on configuration |
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| Hot-Plug Support | Yes, in a compatible system |
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| Idle Power Consumption | Approximately 6.5W average |
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| Maximum Operating Power | Up to approximately 9.8W, depending on workload |
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| Operating Temperature | 5°C ambient minimum; 60°C maximum drive-reported temperature |
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| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 26.1 × 101.85 × 147mm maximum |
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| Weight | Approximately 685g |
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| Limited Warranty | 5 years, subject to Seagate warranty terms and eligibility |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the capacity of the Seagate ST24000NM007H?
This Exos X24 enterprise hard drive provides 24TB of nominal storage capacity.
2. Does the ST24000NM007H use SATA or SAS?
It uses a dual-port SAS 12Gb/s interface and requires compatible SAS infrastructure.
3. What are its rotational speed and cache size?
The drive operates at 7200RPM and includes 512MB of cache.
4. Does this model support Instant Secure Erase?
Yes. The ST24000NM007H is the standard Exos X24 SAS model featuring Instant Secure Erase.
5. Is the ST24000NM007H a self-encrypting drive?
No. It is the standard ISE model, distinct from the ST24000NM005H SED and ST24000NM006H SED-FIPS variants.
6. Can this drive be installed in a SATA-only system?
No. It requires a compatible SAS controller or SAS storage enclosure. Check system compatibility before purchasing.
