Description
Performance of 14TB Hard Drive
The Western Digital WUH721414AL5201 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512MB Hard Drive is a high-performance hard drive that is designed for use in data centers and other high-demand environments. It offers a large storage capacity of 14TB, allowing for the storage of a large amount of data.
The hard drive has a 7.2K RPM spin speed, which allows for fast data access and transfer speeds. It also has a 512MB cache, which helps to improve performance by allowing the hard drive to quickly access frequently used data.
The hard drive also features SAS-12GBPS interface, which provides a high-speed data transfer rate of up to 12GBps. This allows for faster data transfer and access, making it ideal for use in high-demand environments such as data centers.
In addition, the hard drive is designed to be highly reliable and durable, with a MTBF of 2.5 million hours. It also has a 5-year limited warranty, providing added peace of mind for users.
General Compatibility
The Western Digital WUH721414AL5201 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512MB Hard Drive is compatible with servers and storage systems that support SAS-12GBPS interface and have a SAS-12GBPS controller. It is also compatible with systems that have a SAS-6GBPS controller and support SAS-6GBPS interface but the performance may be affected.
It is important to note that the hard drive requires a SAS-12GBPS controller to fully utilize its 12GBps data transfer rate. It is also important to check the system’s maximum storage capacity and ensure that the hard drive can be physically installed in the system before making a purchase.
It is also recommended to check with the system or server’s vendor for compatibility and any additional information needed before installing the drive.
Reliability
The Western Digital WUH721414AL5201 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512MB Hard Drive is a highly reliable hard drive that is designed for use in data centers and other high-demand environments.
The hard drive has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours, which is a measure of the drive’s reliability and indicates that the drive is designed to last for a long time before experiencing a failure.
It also features advanced technologies such as advanced format and enhanced error correction, which help to improve the drive’s reliability and protect data from corruption. Additionally, the hard drive has a 5-year limited warranty, providing added peace of mind for users.
Furthermore, Western Digital has a reputation for providing reliable products and has been in the industry for a long time. Their products are designed and built to meet the requirements of demanding data center environments, which further attests to the reliability of the drive.
Specifications
Manufacturer : Western Digital
MPN : WUH721414AL5201
Type : Hard Drive (HD)
HD Type : SAS-12GBPS
Product Name : Ultrastar Dc Hc530 14TB
SKU : WUH721414AL5201
Applications/environments
Cloud & Hyperscale Storage
Massive Scale-out (MSO), High-density Data Centers
Distributed File Systems
Bulk Storage Using Object Storage Solutions Like Ceph™ And Openstack Swift
Primary And Secondary Storage For Apache Hadoop® For Big Data Analytics
Surveillance Analytics
Dimension and Weight
Width : 2.8 Inch
Depth : 3.9 Inch
Height : 0.6 Inch
Weight : 0.50 LBS
Drive Performance
Interface Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
Sustained Transfer Rate : 255 / 267 MBPS
Seek Time (read, Typical) : 7.7 MS
Average Latency : 4.16 MS
Buffer : 512 MB
Rotational Speed : 7.2K RPM
Physical
Z-height : 26.1 MM
Dimensions (W X D) : 101.6 X 147 MM
Weight : 690 G
