Seagate SkyHawk AI 18TB 3.5" 7200RPM 256MB Cache SATA III Internal Hard Drive

Regular price £317.90
(inc VAT)

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Seagate SkyHawk AI 18TB 3.5

Seagate SkyHawk AI 18TB 3.5" 7200RPM 256MB Cache SATA III Internal Hard Drive

£317.90

Key Features

  • 256 MB cache buffer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention
  • High instantaneous (burst) data transfer rates up to 600 MB/s
  • Native Command Queuing with command ordering for increased performance in demanding applications
  • PowerChoice for selectable power savings
  • Perpendicular recording technology for increased areal density
  • SeaTools diagnostic software supports drive self-test to reduce unnecessary drive returns
  • State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms
  • Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting
  • Supports latching SATA cables and connectors
  • Top Cover Attached motor for excellent vibration tolerance
  • Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive

Specifications

Drive Specifications

Specification Value
Capacity (formatted, 512 bytes/sector) 18 TB
Heads 18
Discs 9
Bytes per logical sector 512
Bytes per physical sector 4096
Recording density, KBPI (Kb/in max) 2321
Track density, KTPI (ktracks/in avg.) 480
Areal density (Gb/in² avg) 1155
Spindle speed (RPM) 7200
Internal data transfer rate (Mb/s max) 2833
Sustained data transfer rate OD (MB/s max) 260
I/O data-transfer rate (MB/s max) 600

ATA Data-Transfer Modes Supported

Mode Type Modes Supported
PIO 0–4
Multiword DMA 0–2
Ultra DMA 0–6

Cache

Specification Value
Cache buffer 256 MB (262,144 KB)

Physical

Specification Value
Weight (maximum) 670 g (1.477 lb)

Performance

Specification Value
Average latency 4.16 ms
Power-on to ready (typ/max) 23 / 30 sec
Standby to ready (typ/max) 23 / 30 sec
Startup current, 12V (peak, typical) 2.0 A

Power and Voltage

Specification Value
Voltage tolerance (including noise) – 5V 5V ± 5%
Voltage tolerance (including noise) – 12V 12V ± 10%

Environmental

Specification Value
Operating ambient temperature (min) 0°C (Ambient)
Operating temperature (max) 65°C (Drive Reported Temperature)