Introduction
Seagate Exos X24 24TB hard disk drives offer a massive 24TB data storage capacity for each drive, allowing more terabytes per rack than other solutions. The drives are built with the latest Helium-sealed technology, which reduces power consumption and enhances reliability. They are perfect for data-heavy applications such as cloud, big data, and backup.
The solution created by Seagate turns out to be a perfect match for such implementations as:
- Massive Enterprise-Scale Storage Infrastructures
- Business-Critical Servers, and Data Storage
- File and Block Data Storage Solutions
- Backup Solutions
- CCTV Recording
To guarantee the smooth functioning of the Seagate Exos X24 24TB HDDs, Open-E conducted different compatibility tests in various configurations for both Single-Node and High-availability Cluster configurations.
Seagate Exos X24 HDD Details
The following table includes the Seagate Exos X24 specification.
| Product name | Seagate Exos X24 |
| Model name | ST24000NM005H |
| Storage capacity | 24 TB |
| Form factor | HDD 3.5” |
| Interface | SAS |
| SED | YES |
| Rotational speed | 7200 RPM |
| Memory disk buffer size | 512 MB |
| Power Supply Requirements | +12V and +5V |
| Power consumption | 8.9W |
| Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) | 2,500,000 hours |
| Power-On Hours per Year (24×7) | 8760 |
| Firmware | ET04 |
Sequential Read Performance - Single Node
The HDD demonstrates strong sequential read capabilities, with peak performance at higher queue depths. This results in excellent performance, providing versatility and enabling customized improvements based on particular workload needs.
Sequential Write Performance - Single Node
The HDD adjusts well to different levels of thread counts and queue depths, as shown by its sequential write performance. The drive performs well consistently, reaching its fastest write speeds when working with one or more threads, especially when the queue depths are higher. Seagate Exos X24 keeps writing at steady and dependable speeds, even as the number of threads grows, showing its ability to deal with different kinds of workloads with various levels of concurrency. The drive’s performance does not change much across different queue depths, which shows its versatility and reliability in different operational situations.
Summary
The Seagate Exos X24 HDD is a dependable data storage solution, as demonstrated by its excellent performance in a comprehensive suite of tests. The disks have high endurance, speed, and consistency, making them ideal for environments that require high data integrity, capacity, availability, and the utmost level of safety. The testing regimen, consisting of stress tests, read/write operations, and long-term reliability assessments, has verified that this HDD model is a high-quality enterprise device. The results indicate that the Seagate Exos X24 can cope with the challenging workloads of both Single-Node and High-Availability Cluster configurations in Open-E JovianDSS systems.
