1. הקדמה
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.

תמונה 1: חזית view of the Seagate Exos X18 14 TB Internal Hard Drive.
2. מידע בטיחות
- 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. התקנה והתקנה
3.1 התקנה פיזית
- הכינו את המערכת שלכם: 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.
- חבר כבלים:
- 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 Initializing and Formatting the Drive
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).
- הפעל את המערכת שלך: Boot your computer or NAS.
- ניהול דיסקים גישה:
- חלונות: 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.
- Initialize the drive: 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).
- צור אמצעי אחסון/מחיצה חדשים: 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).
- פרמט את הכונן: Perform a quick format. Once complete, the drive will be ready for use.

תמונה 3: מפורט view of the Seagate Exos X18 hard drive label, showing model and capacity.
4. הפעלת הכונן הקשיח
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
- מִמְשָׁק: SATA (SATA/600) interface for high-speed data transfer.
- מהירות סיבוב: 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.
- נוֹהָג: Ideal for bulk data storage, archiving, and applications requiring sustained data throughput.
סרטון 1: מוצר נגמרview 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. תחזוקה
- גיבויים רגילים: Regularly back up critical data to another storage device or cloud service to prevent data loss.
- עדכוני מערכת: Keep your operating system and storage controller drivers updated for optimal compatibility and performance.
- בקרת סביבה: Ensure the operating environment maintains stable temperature and humidity levels. Avoid extreme heat or cold.
- בדיקה פיזית: Periodically check physical connections (SATA data and power cables) to ensure they are secure.
6. פתרון תקלות
6.1 כונן לא זוהה
- בדוק חיבורים: Ensure both the SATA data and power cables are securely connected to the drive and the motherboard/PSU.
- הגדרות BIOS/UEFI: ודא שיציאת ה-SATA שאליה מחובר הכונן מופעלת בהגדרות ה-BIOS/UEFI של המערכת שלך.
- ניהול דיסקים: 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 ביצועים איטיים
- בדיקת כבלים: Ensure you are using SATA 6Gb/s compatible cables and that they are properly connected.
- משאבי מערכת: Close unnecessary applications that might be consuming system resources (CPU, RAM).
- בריאות הכונן: Use diagnostic tools (e.g., Seagate SeaTools) to check the drive's health status.
- הִתנַפְּצוּת: For traditional hard drives, defragmenting the drive can sometimes improve performance (though less critical for modern OS).
7. מפרטים
| תכונה | פְּרָט |
|---|---|
| מותג | סיגייט |
| סִדרָה | ST14000NM000J |
| מספר דגם | ST14000NM000J |
| קיבולת אחסון דיגיטלית | 14 TB |
| ממשק דיסק קשיח | סידורי ATA-600 |
| טכנולוגיית קישוריות | SATA |
| מהירות סיבוב של כונן קשיח | 7200 סל"ד |
| גורם צורת דיסק קשיח | 3.5 אינץ' |
| תיאור הדיסק הקשיח | דיסק קשיח מכני |
| תכונה מיוחדת | 512e/4Kn Sector Size Support |
| מכשירים תואמים | שולחן עבודה |
| סוג התקנה | כונן קשיח פנימי |
| משקל פריט | 1.4 פאונד |
| מידות המוצר | 5.79 x 4.01 x 1.03 אינץ' |
8. אחריות ותמיכה
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 webאֲתַר: www.seagate.com/support/





