The Western Digital Gold 14TB is a premium enterprise-class internal hard drive designed specifically for data centers and high-demand storage environments. This 3.5-inch SATA HDD delivers robust performance with a fast 7200 RPM spindle speed and a spacious 512 MB cache, making it ideal for RAID arrays, NAS systems, and bulk storage applications.
Built with advanced technologies such as HelioSeal for reduced power consumption and improved reliability, and featuring Rotational Vibration Safeguards (RVS) to maintain data integrity in multi-drive configurations, WD Gold ensures consistent and stable operation. With a projected Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours and an annualized failure rate (AFR) of just 0.35%, this drive is engineered for long-lasting reliability.
The drive supports SATA 6 Gb/s interface for fast data transfers nearing 262 MB/s sustained, optimized further with CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology for reliable data writing. It withstands operating temperatures from 5ยฐC to 60ยฐC and has industry-standard shock protection, making it a resilient choice for critical enterprise workloads. The product is backed by a comprehensive 5-year limited warranty and assembled in Thailand.
Ideal for: Cloud storage, distributed file systems, enterprise servers, direct-attached storage (DAS), RAID configurations, and high-capacity archival systems.
Key Features:
- 14TB capacity with 3.5-inch form factor
- SATA 6 Gb/s high-speed interface
- 7200 RPM for improved data throughput
- Large 512 MB cache for responsiveness
- HelioSeal technology for power and reliability optimization
- Rotational vibration protection for multi-drive deployments
- Robust endurance with MTBF of 2.5 million hours
- 5-year limited warranty for peace of mind