Open Box tier. This listing is for open-box drives: unused, with only burn-in and test hours on the clock (51 power-on hours on each unit). The hours are disclosed here and in each unit's test report; SMART counters are never reset, so the hours you see on arrival are the drive's true history. 4 units available at this price, each with a 36-month Atomic Racks warranty. Our other listing for this model carries the Standard Use units.
Seagate Exos X16 ST16000NM002G 16TB 7.2K SAS Enterprise HDD
Overview: This is a Seagate Exos X16 enterprise-class hard drive, part number ST16000NM002G, offering 16TB of storage over a 12Gb/s SAS interface. The Exos X16 line is built for 24/7 data center and server workloads, with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache for sustained high throughput in NAS, SAN, and server environments. This unit has been pulled from a working server environment, tested, and confirmed fully / MPNST16000NM002GProduct LineExos X16Capacity16TBInterfaceSAS 12Gb/sRotation Speed7200 RPMCache256MBSector Format512e/4KnForm Factor3.5 inch
Condition: Used, pulled from a functioning server/storage array. Drive has been tested for read/write functionality and shows no reallocated sectors or SMART errors at time of listing. Cosmetic wear may be present (light scuffs on the case) consistent with normal data center use, but all drives are mechanically sound and ready for deployment.
Why buy an Exos X16? The Exos X16 series is widely used in enterprise NAS, SAN, and server builds for its high areal density, rotational vibration (RV) sensors, and reliable sustained performance under heavy I/O loads. SAS 12Gb/s interface provides dual-port capability for redundant, high-availability storage configurations — ideal for RAID arrays, ZFS pools, and virtualization hosts.
Shipping & Returns: Ships within 1 business day of payment, securely packaged in anti-static protection with foam padding to prevent shipping damage. We offer a 30-day return policy — if the drive does not perform as described, contact us for a full refund or replacement. Questions about compatibility or additional testing data are welcome before you buy.
