Exos X24 (ST24000NM002H) - Seagate Enterprise HDD
#2 in HDD · Rated 4.8
CMR 24TB nearline HDD for hyperscale storage
Exos X24 is Seagate’s 24TB enterprise-grade HDD designed for hyperscale and data-center workloads. Built on a high-areal-density platform, it offers strong sequential performance, a 2.5M-hour MTBF, and a 5-year warranty. X24 has been widely adopted in cloud data centers and large-scale NAS/SAN deployments where density and reliability are critical. It competes with other 24TB enterprise HDDs and is backed by Seagate's enterprise support ecosystem, including diagnostic tools and data recovery options. As part of Seagate’s HAMR/Mozaic platform evolution, X24 remains a mainstay for customers needing bulk storage with predictable performance characteristics.
Features
- CMR architecture for reliable throughput
- 24TB capacity in a 3.5-inch form factor
- SATA/SAS interface options
- Large cache on select SKUs
- 5-year warranty
Pros
- Industry-leading capacity per drive
- Proven enterprise reliability
- Strong vendor support and warranties
Cons
- Price premium relative to smaller drives
- Overkill for basic desktop storage