Seagate Desktop 16TB External-Capable HDD
High-capacity 16TB 3.5-inch CMR magnetic disk drive for desktops/external enclosures, 7200 RPM performance. HTS 8471.70.50 covers this as other magnetic disk unit despite large size, as platter specs determine exclusions. Ideal for archival backups.
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If verified platter diameter over 21 cm
Ultra-high capacity drives typically use larger platters for density, triggering specific heading.
If industrial data processing machines
Archival systems end-use classifies as other data processing machines.
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Storage for Chapter 90 testing machines in semiconductor contexts.
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• Measure actual platter diameter; 16TB often pushes >21cm boundary requiring 8471.70.40
• For external enclosure imports, declare as drive-only to stay in 8471
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