Seagate Exos X14 Enterprise Hard Drive

Seagate Exos X14 10TB SATA Self-Encrypting Enterprise HDD – ST10000NM0568

A 10TB helium-sealed Seagate Exos X14 self-encrypting enterprise hard drive with SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, 7,200 RPM performance, a 256MB multi-segmented cache, FastFormat 512e/4Kn support and a maximum sustained transfer rate of 245MB/s.

10TB capacity SATA 6Gb/s Self-encrypting drive 256MB cache 245MB/s sustained

Seagate Exos X14 10TB SATA Self-Encrypting Enterprise HDD - ST10000NM0568

Product overview

The Seagate Exos X14 ST10000NM0568 is a 10TB enterprise-class Self-Encrypting Drive designed for demanding storage environments such as hyperscale and cloud data centres, high-capacity RAID storage, big-data applications, distributed file systems and enterprise backup infrastructure.

Its listed performance specifications include a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, 256MB multi-segmented cache, a maximum sustained transfer rate of 245MB/s and 4.16ms average latency. The drive uses a single-port SATA connection and supports hot-plug operation in compatible systems.

The helium-sealed design includes SuperParity, PowerChoice idle power technology and PowerBalance power/performance technology. Seagate lists a 2,500,000-hour MTBF rating, 0.35% AFR at full 24×7 operation and 8,760 power-on hours per year. The SED functionality is intended to help protect data at rest and may require a TCG-compatible host or controller.

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Manufacturer warranty and authorised reseller

Seagate lists a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty for ST10000NM0568.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Seagate ST10000NM0568 designed for?

It is designed for demanding enterprise storage applications including hyperscale and cloud data centres, scale-out storage, high-capacity RAID, big-data workloads, distributed file systems, enterprise backup and centralised surveillance.

Is ST10000NM0568 a SATA or SAS hard drive?

ST10000NM0568 is a single-port SATA enterprise hard drive with interface access speeds of 6.0Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s. It is not the SAS version.

Is ST10000NM0568 a self-encrypting drive?

Yes. ST10000NM0568 is the Self-Encrypting Drive model in the Exos X14 10TB SATA range. Use of its data-at-rest security features may require a TCG-compatible host or controller.

What capacity, rotational speed and cache are listed?

The drive is listed with 10TB capacity, a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a 256MB multi-segmented cache.

What sustained transfer rate does ST10000NM0568 provide?

Seagate lists a maximum sustained transfer rate at the outer diameter of 245MB/s, equivalent to 233MiB/s.

What reliability figures are listed?

The specifications list a 2,500,000-hour MTBF rating, a 0.35% annualised failure rate at full 24×7 operation and 8,760 power-on hours per year.

Does ST10000NM0568 support both 512e and 4Kn formats?

Yes. It is a FastFormat 512e/4Kn model that ships in the 512e format state. Changing the drive from 512e to 4Kn using the FastFormat routine deletes all data, so the drive must be backed up before conversion.

What operating temperature and warranty are listed?

The listed drive-reported operating temperature range is 5°C to 60°C, and Seagate lists a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty.

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Seagate Exos X14 ST10000NM0568 Specifications

Manufacturer-listed technical specifications for the 10TB SATA Self-Encrypting Drive model.

Product Information

Brand	Seagate
Product Series	Exos X14
Model / Manufacturer Part Number	ST10000NM0568
Product Type	Enterprise internal hard drive
Storage Capacity	10TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Security Model	Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
Sector Format	FastFormat 512e / 4Kn; ships in 512e format
Recording Method	Perpendicular magnetic recording

Interface and Performance

Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
Interface Access Speeds	6.0Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s
Interface Ports	Single
Spindle Speed	7,200 RPM
Cache	256MB multi-segmented cache
Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate	245MB/s (233MiB/s), outer diameter
Maximum Interface Transfer Rate	600MB/s
Random Read / Write 4K QD16	170 / 418 IOPS
Average Latency	4.16ms
Hot-Plug Support	Yes, in compatible systems

Enterprise Features and Reliability

Helium-Sealed Drive Design	Yes
SuperParity	Yes
PowerChoice Idle Power Technology	Yes
PowerBalance Power / Performance Technology	Yes
Firmware Verification	RSA 2048
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)	2,500,000 hours
Annualised Failure Rate (AFR)	0.35% at full 24×7 operation
Power-On Hours	8,760 hours per year
Non-Recoverable Read Errors	Maximum 1 sector per 10¹⁵ bits read
Limited Warranty	5 years

Power and Environmental

Power Supply Requirements	+12V and +5V
Average Idle Power	5W
Maximum Operating Power	9.8W random read / 5.8W random write
Operating Temperature	5°C to 60°C, drive reported
Rotational Vibration	12.5rad/s² at 20Hz to 1500Hz
Non-Operating Vibration	2.27Grms at 2Hz to 500Hz
Operating Shock, 2ms	70G read / 40G write
Non-Operating Shock, 2ms	250G

Physical Specifications

Height	26.11mm
Width	101.85mm
Depth	147mm
Weight	690g

FastFormat and SED note

Changing the drive from 512e to 4Kn with the FastFormat routine erases all data. Self-encrypting functionality may require a TCG-compatible host or controller.

SKU	ST10000NM0568
Barcode #	763649141274
Brand	Seagate
Shipping Weight	0.3000kg
Shipping Width	0.030m
Shipping Height	0.150m
Shipping Length	0.118m
Shipping Cubic	0.000531000m3

Manufacturer warranty

Seagate warranty coverage

The supplied specifications list a 5-year limited Seagate manufacturer warranty for ST10000NM017B.

Warranty coverage and claims are subject to Seagate's applicable manufacturer warranty terms, eligibility requirements and product assessment. Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.

DeviceDeal is an authorised reseller of Seagate products.