1. Kupu Whakataki
This manual provides essential information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of your Seagate Exos X18 ST14000NM000J 14 TB Internal Hard Drive. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Whakaahua 1: Mua view of the Seagate Exos X18 14 TB Internal Hard Drive.
2. Nga korero haumaru
- Handle the hard drive with care. Avoid dropping or subjecting it to physical shock.
- Ensure proper grounding to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) when handling the drive.
- Do not open the hard drive enclosure. This will void the warranty and may damage the internal components.
- Ensure adequate ventilation around the drive to prevent overheating.
- Use only compatible SATA data and power cables.
3. Tatūnga me te Tāuta
3.1 Tāutanga Tinana
- Whakaritehia to punaha: Power down your computer or storage system and disconnect all power cables.
- Open the chassis: Remove the side panel or access cover of your computer case or NAS enclosure.
- Mount the drive: Secure the 3.5-inch hard drive into an available drive bay using appropriate screws. Ensure the drive is firmly seated to prevent vibration.
- Hono taura:
- Honoa he taura raraunga SATA mai i te puku mārō ki tētahi tauranga SATA e wātea ana i runga i tō papahoahoa, i tō pūmana RAID rānei.
- Honoa he taura hiko SATA mai i tō waeine tuku hiko (PSU) ki te puku mārō.
- Close the chassis: Replace the side panel or access cover and reconnect all power cables.

Image 2: Seagate Exos X18 hard drive being installed into a server bay.
3.2 Te Tīmatanga me te Whakahōputu i te Puku
After physical installation, the drive must be initialized and formatted by your operating system before use. The process may vary slightly depending on your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, or NAS OS).
- Whakawerahia to punaha: Boot your computer or NAS.
- Whakahaere Kōpae Uru:
- Matapihi: Right-click "This PC" or "My Computer", select "Manage", then "Disk Management".
- macOS: Whakatuwheratia te "Utility Disk" mai i nga Taupānga> Utilities.
- Linux/NAS OS: Refer to your system's documentation for disk utility tools.
- Arataki i te puku: Locate the new drive (it may appear as "Unallocated" or "Not Initialized"). Right-click it and select "Initialize Disk" (Windows) or follow the prompts in Disk Utility (macOS). Choose the appropriate partition style (GPT is recommended for drives larger than 2TB).
- Create a new volume/partition: Right-click the unallocated space and select "New Simple Volume" (Windows) or "Partition" (macOS). Follow the wizard to set the volume size, assign a drive letter (Windows), and choose a file system (NTFS for Windows, APFS/HFS+ for macOS, Ext4/XFS for Linux, or specific file systems for NAS).
- Format the drive: Perform a quick format. Once complete, the drive will be ready for use.

Whakaahua 3: Taipitopito view of the Seagate Exos X18 hard drive label, showing model and capacity.
4. Te Whakahaere i te Puku Mārō
The Seagate Exos X18 is designed for high-capacity, reliable storage in demanding environments such as storage systems and video surveillance. It features Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology and operates at 7200 RPM for consistent performance.
4.1 Data Transfer and Performance
- Atanga: SATA (SATA/600) interface for high-speed data transfer.
- Tere Hurihuri: 7200 RPM ensures quick access to data.
- Whakatauranga Taumahatanga Mahi: Engineered to handle a workload rate of up to 180 TB per year, making it suitable for continuous operation.
- Whakamahinga: Ideal for bulk data storage, archiving, and applications requiring sustained data throughput.
Ataata 1: Kua Mutu te Huaview of the Seagate Exos X18 Hard Drive, highlighting its features and applications.

Image 4: The Seagate Exos X18 is designed for scalable, 24x7 operation in demanding environments.
5. Tiaki
- Pūrua auau: Regularly back up critical data to another storage device or cloud service to prevent data loss.
- Whakahōu Pūnaha: Keep your operating system and storage controller drivers updated for optimal compatibility and performance.
- Mana Taiao: Ensure the operating environment maintains stable temperature and humidity levels. Avoid extreme heat or cold.
- Tirotiro tinana: Periodically check physical connections (SATA data and power cables) to ensure they are secure.
6. Te Raru
6.1 Kāore i Kitea te Puku
- Taki Hononga: Me whakarite kia hono pai ngā taura raraunga SATA me ngā taura hiko ki te puku me te papahoahoa/PSU.
- Tautuhinga BIOS/UEFI: Manatokohia kua whakahohea te tauranga SATA e hono ana te puku ki roto i ngā tautuhinga BIOS/UEFI o tō pūnaha.
- Whakahaere Kōpae: Check Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) to see if the drive is detected but uninitialized or unformatted. Follow Section 3.2 if necessary.
- Cable/Port Test: Try using different SATA data and power cables, or connect the drive to a different SATA port on the motherboard.
6.2 Puturi te Mahi
- Taki Waea: Ensure you are using SATA 6Gb/s compatible cables and that they are properly connected.
- Rauemi Pūnaha: Close unnecessary applications that might be consuming system resources (CPU, RAM).
- Hauora Puku: Use diagnostic tools (e.g., Seagate SeaTools) to check the drive's health status.
- Te Wāhanga: For traditional hard drives, defragmenting the drive can sometimes improve performance (though less critical for modern OS).
7. Whakatakotoranga
| Āhuahira | Taipitopito |
|---|---|
| Waitohu | Seagate |
| Rangatū | ST14000NM000J |
| Tau tauira | ST14000NM000J |
| Te Rokiroki Mamati | 14 TB |
| Atanga Kōpae Mārō | ATA-600 Serial |
| Hangarau Hononga | SATA |
| Te Tere Hurihuri Puku Maama | 7200 RPM |
| Tauwehe Puka Kopae Maama | 3.5 Inihi |
| Whakaahuatanga Kōpae Mārō | Kopae Maama Miihini |
| Āhuahira Motuhake | 512e/4Kn Sector Size Support |
| Pūrere Hototahi | Papamahi |
| Momo Tāuta | Puku Maama o roto |
| Taumaha Tūemi | 1.4 pauna |
| Hunga Hua | 5.79 x 4.01 x 1.03 inihi |
8. Pūtāhui me te Tautoko
The Seagate Exos X18 ST14000NM000J is backed by a 5-year limited warranty. For detailed warranty information and terms, please refer to the official Seagate website or contact Seagate customer support.
Seagate also offers Rescue Data Recovery Services. This plan provides peace of mind by offering data recovery assistance in case of unexpected data loss. Check the Seagate website for more details on eligibility and service terms.
For technical support, product registration, or to access additional resources, please visit the official Seagate support webpae: www.seagate.com/support/





