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Silver 3.5 inch hard drive with SAS connector and circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate Exos X16 ST14000NM002G 14TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gbps 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-NTPV-CC664

High-capacity 3.5" SAS drive with 14TB storage and 7200 RPM performance

  • Total capacity14 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • Average seek time4.16 ms
  • 14TB capacity stores massive datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables high-throughput connectivity
  • 256MB cache buffers burst workloads efficiently
  • 16ms average latency supports responsive I/O operations

Seagate Exos X16 14TB enterprise drive

The Seagate Exos X16 ST14000NM002G is a 14TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for continuous operation in servers and storage arrays. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface with a 256MB cache. The drive is new and designed for high-capacity enterprise workloads.

Suited for multi-drive arrays and write-heavy tasks

This drive fits administrators who need sustained throughput for email, transaction processing, SAN or NAS deployments. Its 4.16ms average seek time and latency support consistent random access. Builders who need a second interface type or a smaller form factor should look at something else.

Sustained load performance and error handling

Under continuous load the 7200 RPM spindle maintains steady data rates while the Error Correction Code reduces the probability of lost data. The manufacturer cites an improved non-recoverable error rate by a factor of 10 compared with prior designs. A 256MB cache helps absorb write bursts during extended operations.

How it compares

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

Price $335.99
Pricier than about 85% 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 $24.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineExos X16
Part numberST14000NM002G
Total capacity14 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time4.16 ms
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

What host controller or backplane do I need to connect the SAS 12Gb/s interface?

A SAS host bus adapter or RAID controller with 12Gb/s external or internal ports is required; the drive uses a standard SAS connector so any compliant HBA or backplane will link at up to 12Gb/s.

Will the 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache work with my existing 6Gb/s SAS backplane?

Yes, the drive is backward compatible with 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SAS links; it will negotiate down to the backplane speed while keeping its 7200 RPM rotation and 256MB cache active.

How can I verify the 14TB capacity and 4.16ms average latency are reporting correctly after installation?

Check the drive in your OS disk utility or RAID BIOS — it should show roughly 14TB raw capacity and SMART attributes will report the 4.16ms average latency figure under normal operation.

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