EUR380,65 EUR19,03/1TB
Seagate Exos X20
20 TB, 3.5", CMR
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42 reviews
The perfect HDD for 24/7 operation in the Storinator Q30 of my Plex server.
I have installed the 30 pieces of EXOS X20 (with 20TB) in my Storinator Q30 from 45drives.com.
I'm very happy with it, as it doesn't really bother me in the storage room due to the housing of the Stroinator and my soundproof rack.
It is very quiet compared to a WD Red Pro, also in terms of access noise. However, it should be clear to everyone that this is not an ordinary "consumer grade" HDD but an "enterprise grade" HDD. It is characterised by high robustness, performance and reliability even with high vibrations and MTBF (MTBF= Mean Time Between Failure).
That's what it was designed for and it does the job really well. For me, it was of crucial importance to be able to store my film collection of over 25,000+ films safely and as fail-safe as possible. And for that, I also put up with the somewhat louder operating noise during access. Since it is designed for 24/7 operation and I use it that way, the 30 HDDs give off quite a bit of heat.
So far, I have not had a single problem with one of these HDDs, which have been in continuous operation and exposed to correspondingly high access loads since March 2022. The EXOS X20 (20TB) are perfect for film streaming. I would buy them again at any time. The CHF/TB ratio is also great.Pro
- stable
- huge storage
- Very quiet (in standby/idle mode)
- Very quiet compared to a WD Red (Pro)
- NAS compatible
- The only Seagate HDD that can be run with more than 10+ HDD's together (vibration).
- Designed for 24/7 operation
- Runs even with 30x EXOS X20 with 20TB without problems, in Storinator Q30 from 45Drives.com
- good workmanship
- No failure/error of the 30 EXOS (20TB) that are in use with me
Contra
- Noisy during high workloads/accesses (but this is normal for enterprise HDDs)
- Heats up quickly during high workload
- bad reputation on the internet (unjustly, in my opinion!)
Good but noisy
If you are looking for a quiet hard drive, you can cross this model off the list. However, if the noise is insignificant, you get a good hard drive with very large memory and, above all, CMR technology!
Since my NAS is located in my storage room, the noise development plays a subordinate role for me.Exos X20 NAS HDD Seagate
The real strength will become apparent in about 5 years, when the operating hours have exceeded 40000h. The WD's 6 and 8 TB are usually defective after 56000 h, which corresponds to about 6 years.
Pro
- Smooth running
- fast reading
Contra
- warmer than WD HDD approx.4 degrees
- Slightly higher power consumption
Runs in a Syno DS2415+ despite compatibility warning
For years I have always used Ironwolf and Ironwolf Pro in my Synos. Once again I had too little storage space, then I read that there is the Exos X20 and that these apparently run in the Synos despite the compatibility warning. I'm currently in the process of replacing my 8 TB Ironwolf with these HDDs, so far the disks are recognised, but I haven't expanded the volume yet, 2/4 disks are installed. I am actually confident that I will be able to expand the volume afterwards. If I encounter any problems, I would post them here. The noise doesn't bother me because the Syno is in the technical room. I can't say anything about the speed yet. Compared to the current Ironwulf Pro 20 TB, it's much cheaper, I'm curious about the long-term consequences.
Pro
- Size
- Quick
Contra
- Is not officially supported in a syno
- Price
- Geräsuch
Basically convincing, but unspectacular on the whole
The Exos, which is currently the most popular enterprise HDD and has been on the market for a long time, can only outperform almost all its competitors when it comes to writing small files. The general performance, however, is pure mediocrity. Volume is also in the medium range. In general, it is very quiet, but sometimes gets relatively loud with small files... so it depends on the current workload. The temperature of around 55 C peak (after more than 1 hour under continuous load) is also in the mid-range for a passive backup case, which is certainly acceptable. With active cooling, it naturally runs cooler depending on the air flow... which I also recommend for permanent work.
If the price is right, it's certainly a good HDD, but in the meantime there are probably alternatives that generally perform better for the same price... unless you are frequently backing up small files... that's where the Exos has its strengths.
In terms of quality, it does not make a special impression from the outside, it is also rather modest in that respect; but certainly with good marketing.
Pro
- 4K Files Write is top league for HDDs
Contra
- Sequential performance is generally absolutely mediocre for today's CMR HDDs
Runs smoothly in a Synology DS1817+
At the moment 4 pieces in a Synology DS1817+ without problems.
Pro
- Price
- Smooth running
- Storage space
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