What is the average read and write speed of this 12TB drive, and how does it perform under heavy workloads?

Up to 245 MB/s (megabytes per second) under optimal conditions. The drive is designed for high-endurance and consistent performance across a wide range of workloads.

Questions & Answers: Seagate Exos X16 12TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise HDD

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Seagate Exos X16 12TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise HDD | ST12000NM004G

12TB high capacity internal hard disk drive
Up to 245 MB/s (megabytes per second) under optimal conditions
256 MB Cache
High-endurance drives designed for 24x7 continuous use
Uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) to deliver consistent and predictable performance across a wide range of workloads
PowerBalance Power/Performance Technology for optimal balance of power consumption and performance
PowerChoice Idle Power Technology for reduced power consumption during idle periods
Hot Plug Support for easy replacement of failed drives without system downtime
Helium sealed-drive design delivers lower total cost of ownership through lower power and weight
Digital environmental sensors to monitor internal drive conditions for optimal operation and performance

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