Seagate Enterprise ST14000NM000J internal hard drive 14 TB 7200 RPM 256 MB 3.5 inch Serial ATA III

The Seagate Exos X-series ST14000NM000J is a 3.5" enterprise-class internal hard drive with 14 TB capacity, SATA III interface and 7200 RPM spindle speed. Built for data centre and business storage environments, this drive offers a large buffer and high MTBF to support continuous, data-intensive workloads while maximising rack-space efficiency.

Advantages

Exos X-series technology provides scalable, responsive and reliable storage suitable for servers, storage systems and business-focused NAS. The ST14000NM000J combines high capacity with a 256 MB buffer and enterprise-grade durability to deliver consistent performance, long mean time between failures and compatibility with standard 3.5" SATA III systems.

Suitable for (tasks / use cases)

• Enterprise servers and data centres
• High-capacity storage arrays
• Business NAS systems
• Backup and archive solutions for large datasets

Key specifications

• Capacity: 14 TB (14000 GB)
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA III)
• Rotation speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 256 MB
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
• Weight: 0.65 kg
• Manufacturer model: ST14000NM000J

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 3.5" bay or enclosure and connect it to a SATA III port using a SATA cable and appropriate power connector. Initialise and format the drive in the host operating system or storage controller according to your storage architecture. For RAID or large-array deployments, follow the server or storage system vendor guidelines for drive configuration and firmware updates.

Recommendations

To maintain performance and reliability, operate the drive within the manufacturer's environmental specifications, ensure proper cooling and vibration control in multi-drive systems, and verify firmware compatibility with your server or NAS. Use the drive in enterprise-class workloads and implement regular backups for critical data.