Description
Enterprise Hard Drive
The Seagate ST14000NM0288 is an enterprise-class hard drive, which means it is designed for use in data centers, servers and other high-performance, high-availability environments. The large 14 terabyte capacity allows for storing large amounts of data, and the 7,200 RPM speed and SAS-12GBps interface allow for fast data transfer rates, which is essential for high-performance applications such as databases, video editing, and scientific simulations.
Additionally, the drive is built with enterprise-grade features such as reliability and durability, which is important in an environment where downtime is not an option. The drive is designed to withstand the rigors of a data center environment, with features such as vibration and shock protection, and can also include advanced data protection and recovery features.
The SAS-12GBps interface provides faster data transfer speeds and improved scalability and performance when compared to older SAS or SATA interfaces. Additionally, it provides additional features to increase the fault tolerance and availability of the storage system.
Serial-Attached SCSI HDD
The Seagate ST14000NM0288 hard drive uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface. SAS is a point-to-point, high-speed interface used to connect hard drives to a computer or server. The SAS-12GBps interface used in the Seagate hard drive provides faster data transfer speeds than the previous SAS 6GBps standard.
The SAS-12GBps interface allows for data transfer speeds of up to 12 Gbps, which is significantly faster than the previous SAS 6GBps standard. This improved speed allows for faster data access, which is essential for high-performance applications such as databases, video editing, and scientific simulations.
SAS also supports features such as dual-port and multi-path connections, which improve the fault-tolerance and availability of the storage system. This means that if one of the ports or paths fails, the data can still be accessed through the remaining ports or paths, minimizing the risk of data loss or downtime.
Wide Compatibility
The Seagate ST14000NM0288 is a 14 terabyte hard drive that uses the SAS-12GBps interface and has a 7,200 RPM rotation speed. Its compatibility will depend on the system or device it is being used with.
In terms of the SAS-12GBps interface, the drive is backwards-compatible with SAS-6GBps, so it can be used in both new and older systems. However, it is important to check that the system or device has a SAS controller that supports the SAS-12GBps interface.
The hard drive also has a 7,200 RPM rotation speed, which is faster than the standard 5,400 RPM, that means it will require more power to spin the platters. It’s important to check the power supply of the system or device to ensure that it can support the higher power consumption of the 7,200 RPM hard drive.
The physical size of the drive is also important to consider, the 3.5-inch form factor is the standard size for desktop hard drives and it is compatible with most desktop computers and storage systems, however, it’s important to check the drive bay of the system or device to ensure that it can accommodate a 3.5-inch hard drive.
General Information
Manufacturer: Seagate
MPN: ST14000NM0288
Type: Hard Disk Drive
Sub-Type: SAS-12GBPS
SKU: ST14000NM0288
Technical Information
Hyper scale Applications/Cloud Data Centers
Massive Scale-Out Data Centers
Big Data Applications
High-Capacity Density Raid Storage
Mainstream Enterprise External Storage Arrays
Distributed File Systems, Including Hadoop and Ceph
Enterprise Backup and Restore D2d, Virtual Tape
Centralized Surveillance
Key Features:
Storage Capacity: 14 TB
Enclosure: Internal
512e Sector Size (Bytes Per Sector): 512, 520, 528
4kn Sector Size (Bytes Per Sector): 4096, 4160, 4224
Drive Dimensions: 3.5 Inch
Mtbf: 2.5 Million Hours
Helium Sealed-Drive Design: Yes
Super parity: Yes
Low Halogen: Yes
Power choice Idle Power Technology: Yes
Power choice Power/Performance Technology: Yes
Low Halogen/Hot-Plug Support: Yes
Organic Solder ability Preservative: Yes
RSA 2048 Firmware Verification (SD&D): Yes
Drive Performance
Interface Access Speed (GB/S): 12.0, 6.0, 3.0
Sustained Data Transfer Rate OD (Max): Up to 261, 249 MBPS
Random Read/Write 4k Qd16 Wcd (Iops): 170/418
Average Latency: 4.16 MS
Interface Ports: Dual
Buffer: 256 MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Dimension and Weight
Width: 4 Inch
Depth: 5.8 Inch
Height: 1 Inch
Weight: 1.52 Lbs
