- Will this drive work in a regular desktop PC?
- Only if the PC has a SAS host bus adapter. A standard SATA port will not accept a SAS drive, and a simple SATA-to-SAS cable will not work.
- Is it compatible with my NAS?
- Check that the NAS lists SAS drive support and has a SAS backplane. Many consumer NAS units are SATA-only, so this drive will not fit them.
- How does it compare with the SATA version of the Exos X14?
- The capacity, 7200 rpm speed and 256 MB cache are the same. The SAS model adds dual-port connectivity for servers and redundant paths, while the SATA model fits ordinary consumer boards.
- Is it good for a home media server?
- It works if your server has a SAS controller and enough cooling. Expect more noise and heat than a low-power desktop drive.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself. Screws, cables and a SAS controller are not included, so plan for those separately.
- Should I buy this or a smaller, quieter drive?
- Choose this when you need 10 TB per bay and a SAS setup. For a quiet single-drive desktop, a lower-rpm SATA drive is the better fit.
- Where is the Seagate Exos X14 ST10000NM0528 Hard Drive 3.5" 10 TB SAS cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $387.00, as of our latest check.