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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with Exos X16 label

Seagate

Seagate Exos X16 14TB 7.2K SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" 256MB Cache internal hard drive

SKU CH-DH2V-ADVYJ

Enterprise-class 3.5" SATA drive delivers 14TB at 7200 RPM with 256MB cache for high-capacity storage arrays

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity14TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Average Seek Time4.16ms
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 14TB capacity for massive storage needs
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface ensures broad system compatibility
  • 256MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • 16ms average seek time reduces latency for random workloads

High-capacity SATA storage

The Seagate Exos X16 is a 14TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for desktop and server workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface with 256MB of cache. The drive is designed for continuous operation in environments such as NAS, SAN and e-commerce platforms.

Suited for bulk data archives

This drive fits users who need large-scale, cost-effective capacity for sequential workloads like backups, media libraries or cold storage. Builders who require low-latency random access for operating systems, databases or virtual machines should consider solid-state alternatives instead.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface

The drive uses a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s connection, so the host must provide a compatible SATA port and power connector. An average seek time of 4.16ms reflects the mechanical nature of the 7200 RPM platters.

Highlights

  • 14TB capacity for massive storage needs
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface ensures broad system compatibility
  • 256MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • 16ms average seek time reduces latency for random workloads

Specifications

BrandSeagate
Part NumberST14000NM001G
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity14TB
RPM7200 RPM
Average Seek Time4.16ms
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s drive in a desktop case and what step is often missed?

Mount the 3.5" drive in a bay, connect the SATA data cable to a 6.0Gb/s port and attach the SATA power connector; the step often missed is ensuring the motherboard SATA controller is set to AHCI mode in BIOS for full 6.0Gb/s throughput.

What maintenance or replacement will the 14TB 7200 RPM drive need over its service life?

No scheduled maintenance is required; keep firmware updated via Seagate tools, monitor SMART attributes for reallocated sectors, and replace the drive if the non-recoverable error rate rises or SMART indicates imminent failure.

What limit appears first on the Exos X16 14TB during sustained heavy writes?

The 256MB cache absorbs bursts, but sustained write throughput is capped by the 7200 RPM mechanical latency and the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface ceiling, so sequential speed plateaus at the drive's native media rate.

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