1. Uvod
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.

Slika 1: Prednja strana view of the Seagate Exos X18 14 TB Internal Hard Drive.
2. Sigurnosne informacije
- 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. Postavljanje i instalacija
3.1 Fizička instalacija
- Pripremite svoj sistem: 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.
- Montirajte pogon: Secure the 3.5-inch hard drive into an available drive bay using appropriate screws. Ensure the drive is firmly seated to prevent vibration.
- Spojite kablove:
- Connect a SATA data cable from the hard drive to an available SATA port on your motherboard or RAID controller.
- Connect a SATA power cable from your power supply unit (PSU) to the hard drive.
- 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 Inicijalizacija i formatiranje diska
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).
- Power on your system: Boot your computer or NAS.
- Pristup upravljanju diskovima:
- Windows: Right-click "This PC" or "My Computer", select "Manage", then "Disk Management".
- macOS: Open "Disk Utility" from Applications > Utilities.
- Linux/NAS OS: Refer to your system's documentation for disk utility tools.
- Inicijalizirajte disk: 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.

Slika 3: Detaljno view of the Seagate Exos X18 hard drive label, showing model and capacity.
4. Upravljanje tvrdim diskom
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
- Interfejs: SATA (SATA/600) interface for high-speed data transfer.
- Brzina rotacije: 7200 RPM ensures quick access to data.
- Workload Rating: Engineered to handle a workload rate of up to 180 TB per year, making it suitable for continuous operation.
- Upotreba: Ideal for bulk data storage, archiving, and applications requiring sustained data throughput.
Video 1: Proizvod je završenview 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. Održavanje
- Redovne sigurnosne kopije: Regularly back up critical data to another storage device or cloud service to prevent data loss.
- Ažuriranja sistema: Keep your operating system and storage controller drivers updated for optimal compatibility and performance.
- Kontrola okoline: Ensure the operating environment maintains stable temperature and humidity levels. Avoid extreme heat or cold.
- fizicki pregled: Periodically check physical connections (SATA data and power cables) to ensure they are secure.
6. Otkrivanje problema
6.1 Disk nije otkriven
- Provjerite veze: Provjerite jesu li i SATA podatkovni i napojni kabel sigurno spojeni na disk i matičnu ploču/napajanje.
- Postavke BIOS-a/UEFI-ja: Verify that the SATA port to which the drive is connected is enabled in your system's BIOS/UEFI settings.
- Upravljanje diskovima: 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 Spore performanse
- Provjera kablova: Ensure you are using SATA 6Gb/s compatible cables and that they are properly connected.
- Sistemski resursi: Close unnecessary applications that might be consuming system resources (CPU, RAM).
- Stanje diska: Koristite dijagnostičke alate (npr. Seagate SeaTools) da provjerite zdravstveno stanje diska.
- Fragmentacija: For traditional hard drives, defragmenting the drive can sometimes improve performance (though less critical for modern OS).
7. Specifikacije
| Feature | Detalj |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate |
| Serije | ST14000NM000J |
| Broj modela | ST14000NM000J |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 14 TB |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serijski ATA-600 |
| Tehnologija povezivanja | SATA |
| Brzina rotacije tvrdog diska | 7200 RPM |
| Faktor oblika tvrdog diska | 3.5 inča |
| Opis tvrdog diska | Mehanički tvrdi disk |
| Posebna karakteristika | 512e/4Kn Sector Size Support |
| Kompatibilni uređaji | Desktop |
| Vrsta instalacije | Interni čvrsti disk |
| Težina artikla | 1.4 funte |
| Dimenzije proizvoda | 5.79 x 4.01 x 1.03 inča |
8. Garancija i podrška
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 webstranica: www.seagate.com/support/





