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Seagate Exos X16 14TB 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive, silver aluminium casing, exposed PCB

Seagate

Seagate Exos X16 ST14000NM001G 14TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-M32F-BCFSP MPN ST14000NM001G

Enterprise 14 TB SATA hard drive with helium-sealed design, 7200 RPM speed and 256 MB cache for high-capacity rack storage

  • Total capacity14 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 14TB capacity stores massive datasets in a single 3.5" bay
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates large sequential transfers
  • 256MB cache buffers bursts for smoother sustained throughput
  • Helium-sealed design cuts power draw and weight per terabyte
  • 5M-hour MTBF rating signals enterprise-grade reliability

Enterprise capacity drive

The Seagate Exos X16 ST14000NM001G is a 14TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It is built for enterprise storage arrays and hyperscale data centres that need maximum capacity per rack unit.

Helium sealing and caching

A helium sealed-drive design reduces internal friction, lowering power draw and weight for improved total cost of ownership. The 256MB cache and FastFormat support for 512e and 4Kn sectors enhance caching performance for large sequential workloads.

Bare drive installation

The drive arrives as a bare unit without cables, brackets or mounting screws, so installers must supply their own SATA data and power cables plus 3.5-inch bay hardware. The 26.11mm height fits standard enterprise bays, but consumer enclosures with tight clearances should be measured first. Seagate Secure features simplify drive retirement but require compatible controller support to activate.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $239.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 14 TB
Higher than about 91% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $17.14 per TB
Cheaper than about 94% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineExos X16
Model nameST14000NM001G
Total capacity14 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.11 mm
Maximum width101.85 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.66 kg
Package size169 × 140 × 3 mm

Questions about this item

Will the helium seal ever need to be replaced or refilled?

The helium is permanently sealed inside the drive at the factory. No maintenance or refill is required for the life of the unit.

What limits sustained write performance on this 14 TB model?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface set the maximum sustained throughput ceiling.

How much heat and power should I expect when the drive runs continuously?

Helium reduces drag and power draw compared with air-filled drives. The PowerBalance feature optimises watts per terabyte during all-day operation.

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