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Dell CNXPV | 16TB 7.2K NL SAS 12Gb/s 3.5in HDD | Exos X16
Original price was: $900.00.$745.00Current price is: $745.00.
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Dell CNXPV 16TB 7.2K NL SAS 12Gb/s 3.5in Hard Drive – Exos X16
The Dell CNXPV is a 16TB nearline SAS enterprise hard drive designed for Dell server and storage environments that need reliable, high-capacity storage. With a 12Gb/s SAS interface, 7.2K RPM speed, 512e sector format, and 3.5in LFF form factor, this drive is built for capacity-focused enterprise workloads.
Based on the Seagate Exos X16 enterprise drive family, the CNXPV is commonly used for PowerEdge storage expansion, PowerVault capacity growth, backup infrastructure, and nearline data storage.
Features and Benefits
- 16TB capacity for enterprise storage expansion
- 12Gb/s SAS interface for server-grade connectivity
- 7.2K RPM nearline design for large-capacity workloads
- 512e sector format for broad platform compatibility
- 3.5in LFF design for Dell server and storage bays
- New condition for production storage deployments
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: CNXPV
- Product Type: Enterprise Hard Drive
- Capacity: 16TB
- Drive Family: Seagate Exos X16
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
- Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Sector Format: 512e
- Form Factor: 3.5in LFF
- Condition: New
Common Use Cases
- Dell PowerEdge storage expansion
- Dell PowerVault capacity upgrades
- Backup and archive repositories
- Nearline enterprise storage
- Large dataset and media storage
Data Sheet
Compatibility & Popular Deployment Environments
The Dell CNXPV is commonly deployed in Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems that support 3.5in 12Gb/s SAS nearline hard drives.
Commonly Compatible Server Platforms
- Dell PowerEdge rack servers with 3.5in LFF SAS bays
- Dell PowerEdge 14th and 15th generation server configurations
- Dell PowerVault ME storage environments
- Dell enterprise RAID storage deployments
Popular Infrastructure Pairings
- Dell PERC RAID controllers
- PowerVault storage arrays
- Backup infrastructure
- Object storage and archive systems
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dell CNXPV/ Exos X16 used for?
Dell CNXPV is used for high-capacity SAS storage in supported Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault environments, especially where large storage pools are needed.
Is CNXPV suitable for backup storage?
Yes. With 16TB capacity and enterprise SAS connectivity, this drive is well suited for backup, archival, and nearline storage workloads.
What is the difference between Exos X16 and Exos X18?
Both are enterprise nearline drive families. Exos X18 is a newer generation with higher family capacity options, while Exos X16 remains a strong enterprise option for high-capacity storage deployments.
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Interface | SAS |
| Speed | 7.2K RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5″ |
