24TB Lowest Index Median, 10TB Best Listing
This week's read: 24TB became the lowest-median capacity tier in the index, replacing 14TB, while the sharpest named row is Seagate ST10000NM0096 10TB refurb at ServerPartDeals for $274.00 ($27.40/TB). The tier signal moved, but the best buyable listing still comes from refurb inventory. Data through Sep 25, 2026.
Notable capacity moves
24TB is the lowest current median $/TB capacity tier in the index at $44.17/TB. 22TB posted the clearest 30-day move at -2.7%. The lowest-median index tier is not the same as the cheapest named listing; use the tier view for market shape and the listing rows for actual buy decisions.
Current best-value drives
Current rows with clear condition data: Seagate ST10000NM0096 10TB refurb at ServerPartDeals for $274.00 ($27.40/TB); Seagate Exos ST18000NM003D 18TB refurb CMR at ServerPartDeals for $499.00 ($27.72/TB); Seagate Exos ST28000NM000C 28TB recert at Newegg for $799.99 ($28.57/TB); Seagate Exos ST28000NM000C 28TB refurb at Newegg for $799.99 ($28.57/TB). If recertified or refurbished drives are off the table, compare against Toshiba MG07 MG07ACA14TE 14TB new at Newegg for $482.09 ($34.43/TB) and Seagate IronWolf ST12000VN0008 12TB new at Newegg for $429.99 ($35.83/TB). These are not interchangeable: condition and recording tech matter before the lowest $/TB row becomes a buyable recommendation.