Brand: Western Digital · SKU: WUH721414ALE604 · MPN: WUH721414ALE604 · Category: Storage
The Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade hard drive designed for demanding data center environments. Built on the 5th generation HelioSeal technology platform, it provides 14TB of capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. This drive utilizes Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology for seamless integration and features Two-Dimensional Magnetic Recording (TDMR) along with a dual-stage microactuator to enhance head-positioning accuracy and reliability. With a 7,200 RPM rotation speed, 512MB cache, and a 2.5 million-hour MTBF rating, it is optimized for 24/7 heavy workloads up to 550TB/year. Its helium-filled design significantly reduces power consumption and operating temperatures compared to traditional air-filled drives, helping to lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) for cloud and hyperscale storage applications.
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 14TB |
| Interface | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Technology | HelioSeal (Helium-filled) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Sector Size | 512e |
| Buffer / Cache | 512MB |
| Rotation Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Workload Rating | 550TB / Year |
| Recording Format | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | 267 MB/s |
| Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty |
| Weight | 1.52 lbs (690g) |
| Dimensions | 4.0" x 5.8" x 1.0" (101.6mm x 147mm x 26.1mm) |
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB (WUH721414ALE604) is engineered to address the storage density and power efficiency needs of modern data centers. Featuring the industry's only 5th generation helium platform, it offers a reliable, high-capacity solution for public and private cloud deployments, massive scale-out (MSO) centers, and distributed file systems. It includes advanced features like Power Disable for host-controlled power management and vibration robustness for multi-drive environments.
Yes, this Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise Hard Drive (WUH721414ALE604) is 100% genuine Western Digital hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise Hard Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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