{"product_id":"seagate-exos-x14-st12000nm0008-12-tb-hard-drive-3-5-internal-sata-sata-600","title":"Seagate Exos X14 ST12000NM0008 12 TB Hard Drive – 3.5″ Internal – SATA (SATA\/600)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Capacity Enterprise Storage for Hyperscale and Big Data Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Seagate Exos X14 ST12000NM0008 12TB Hard Drive is a high-performance SATA drive designed for the hyperscale storage market, built for cloud providers, data centers, and enterprises that need dependable, high-capacity storage with enhanced caching. As part of the flagship Seagate X class, the Exos X14 delivers strong performance well-suited to big data applications, distributed file systems, and large-scale enterprise storage infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Rack-Space Efficiency and Low Total Cost of Ownership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis drive is made for data centers that need to balance high capacity with power efficiency and weight. Its helium sealed-drive design delivers lower total cost of ownership through reduced power consumption and weight compared to traditional air-filled drives, while superior material and weld-width design create a robust, hermetically sealed enclosure that helps protect against helium leaks over the drive's operational life. A PowerBalance feature further optimizes IOPS per watt, helping data centers manage energy costs at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent, Predictable Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Exos X14 uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) to deliver consistent and predictable performance across a wide range of workloads, with data transfer rates of up to 261 MB\/s under optimal conditions. This hyperscale SATA model is specifically tuned for large data transfers and minimal latency, offering solid random read\/write performance well-suited to demanding, high-throughput environments. Hot-plug support allows for easy replacement of failed drives without system downtime, an important feature for enterprise deployments that can't afford extended outages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Ready Compatibility and Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis drive is drop-in ready for a wide range of enterprise applications, including cloud and hyperscale storage, massive scale-out data centers, big data and machine learning workloads, and surveillance analytics. It also supports distributed file systems such as Hadoop and Ceph, as well as enterprise backup and restore systems like D2D and virtual tape. The drive ships in 512e mode but supports FastFormat, allowing it to be easily reformatted to 4Kn as needed for different enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProduct: Seagate Exos X14 Hard Drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: ST12000NM0008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStorage capacity: 12TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInterface: SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eForm factor: 3.5-inch (internal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRotational speed: 7200 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCache: 256MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRecording method: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eData transfer rate: up to 261 MB\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSector format: 512e \/ 4Kn (FastFormat capable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDesign: helium sealed-drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePower management: PowerBalance (optimized IOPS\/Watt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBest-fit applications: hyperscale\/cloud storage, big data, distributed file systems, surveillance analytics, enterprise backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWarranty: 5-year limited (per Seagate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Strong Choice for Hyperscale and Enterprise Data Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Seagate Exos X14 ST12000NM0008 is a smart choice for organizations that need dependable, high-capacity SATA storage optimized for demanding hyperscale and enterprise workloads. Its combination of consistent CMR performance, power-efficient helium design, and broad compatibility with distributed and cloud storage systems make it a natural fit for data centers, big data applications, and large-scale backup infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Pricer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54973259481417,"sku":"ST12000NM0008","price":302.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/6849\/0313\/files\/hnb_6b0af903-0c86-4b14-85a6-93e38d4273ea.webp?v=1785438778","url":"https:\/\/www.bestpricer.co.uk\/products\/seagate-exos-x14-st12000nm0008-12-tb-hard-drive-3-5-internal-sata-sata-600","provider":"Best Pricer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}