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Silver 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive with exposed circuit board, bare drive packaging

Seagate

Seagate Exos X16 ST14000NM005G 14TB 3.5" SATA 7200 RPM 256MB enterprise internal hard drive

SKU CH-FYAZ-ZP27R

14 TB enterprise SATA drive with 7200 RPM, 256 MB cache and 2.5M-hour MTBF for high-capacity storage

  • Total capacity14 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • 14TB capacity for massive bulk storage
  • 7200 RPM and 256MB cache for fast data access
  • Helium-sealed design enables 550TB/yr workload rating
  • 5M hour MTBF for enterprise-grade reliability
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface fits standard 3.5" bays

Capacity and interface

This 14TB 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive uses a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache. It is built for nearline storage in servers and arrays where high capacity and consistent response rates are required. The helium-filled design helps lower power consumption per terabyte in dense deployments.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

It suits integrators building maximum-density racks that can accommodate the 25.4mm height and need a 550TB per year workload rating with a 2.5M-hour MTBF. It is not for desktop workloads that exceed the annual transfer limit or for bays that cannot accept a 3.5-inch form factor.

Deciding specification

The 550TB per year workload rate limit is the single figure that determines whether this drive matches the intended write intensity. Exceeding that threshold risks reduced reliability and falls outside the design envelope.

How it compares

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

Price $524.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 $37.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 73% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineExos X16
Model nameST14000NM005G
Total capacity14 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height25.4 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length147.32 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5-inch 25.4 mm high drive fit in a standard 3.5-inch bay?

Yes. The drive measures 25.4 mm high, 101.6 mm wide and 147.32 mm long, matching the standard 3.5-inch form factor used in most server and desktop bays.

Does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface need any special cabling or jumper setting during installation?

No. Connect a standard SATA data cable and a SATA power connector; the drive has no jumpers and negotiates the 6.0Gb/s link automatically.

What workload can the helium-sealed 14TB mechanism sustain before a refresh is advisable?

The drive is rated for 550TB per year with a 2.5M-hour MTBF; plan a capacity review once annual writes approach that limit.

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