Hardware Spec Index

Altrix HD-3493 Prime 16TB 7,200 RPM CMR Enterprise Hard Drive

Hard Drives · Altrix · SKU HD3493-PRIME · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-19

Key facts

Benchmark index2,387 (Hard Drives scale)
Category rank#6,527
Street price$349
Power7 W
Performance per dollar6.84
Released2023

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix HD-3493 Prime
Capacity16 TB
ClassEnterprise
RecordingCMR (conventional magnetic recording)
Spindle speed7,200 RPM
Cache512 MB
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
Sustained transfer260 MB/s
Workload rating550 TB/year
MTBF2.5 million hours
Helium-filledYes
Warranty5 years

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