WD Red Pro 14TB

The WD Red Pro 14TB hard disk belongs among the high load internal HDDs compatible with NAS data storage solutions. The 3.5" format is designed primarily for data centres and desktop PCs. One of the main characteristics is clearly the rotational speed (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM ensures improved performance and data speeds. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 14000 GB. The storage features a 512 MB memory cache. You can connect the Western Digital hard disk and other hardware is facilitated via the SATA III interface.

WD Red Pro 14TB Hard Disk Key Features

• Read speed up to 255 MB/s and write speed up to 255 MB/s
• 512 MB memory cache
• Western Digital 3.5" disk for ordinary drive bays
• Power consumption under standard load is 6,2 W, while in stand-by mode it holds at 0.8 W
• The data transfer is facilitated via the SATA III interface
• Improved data writing efficiency thanks to Advanced Format technology

Other Hard Drive Features

Platter HDDs have a special construction. Inside the enclosure there is a mechanism that uses moving platters accompanied by disk read/write heads. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but on the upside, this design also delivers its amazing price/capacity ratio. The important parameter that affects the speed of a hard disk is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). With the WD Red Pro 14TB, you would get 7200 RPM RPM. This should delight the more demanding users, such as graphic designers, gamers, video editors, and people who tend to use large amounts of data. Data transmission and overall stability is also determined by the disk buffer, usually called cache. The Western Digital hard drive is equipped with a 512 MB cache that keeps the last written data for their fast retrieval and reading.

Connecting the Western Digital Hard Disk

If you want to install the WD Red Pro 14TB in your PC or other device, you need a 3.5" slot. The communication between the HDD and PC is done via the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. The technology ranks among the best HDD data transfer options available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.