Name: WUH722014CLE6L0 Western Digital 14TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s HDD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WUH722014CLE6L0
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 14TB is a 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive offering substantial storage capacity combined with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface. It features a 512MB cache and 512e sector format, along with self-encrypting drive technology for data security, making it suitable for enterprise storage applications.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital

Technical Information
Capacity	14TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Enterprise Servers,Data Center,Cloud Storage,NAS
MTBF	2.5 million hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.0 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 14TB is an enterprise-class hard drive designed for data centers and large storage arrays. It offers substantial capacity and reliable performance for applications requiring consistent data access and storage efficiency. This model is typically utilized in environments handling massive datasets such as cloud infrastructure and archival storage. This hard drive is intended for IT professionals and system integrators who need robust, high-capacity drives for servers and storage systems. Its self-encrypting feature provides added security by protecting data at rest. Key Features 14TB storage capacity suitable for extensive data repositories 7,200 RPM rotational speed ensuring steady data throughput SATA 6Gb/s interface compatible with common server and storage platforms 512MB cache to optimize data buffering and access times 512e sector format enhancing compatibility with existing storage systems This hard drive delivers a balance of capacity and performance for enterprise storage solutions. Its security features and form factor make it a practical choice for deployments requiring both data protection and integration into standard server bays.

Use Cases
This hard drive is typically used in data center environments, enterprise storage arrays, and servers requiring large-capacity drives with secure data storage capabilities. It supports workloads involving extensive data retention and moderate access speeds. How It's Used: Integration into enterprise storage arrays for bulk data storage Deployment in archival and backup systems demanding high capacity Use in servers requiring self-encrypting drives for data protection Implementation in cloud infrastructure storage nodes needing dependable SATA drives Replacement or upgrade of existing 3.5-inch drives in compatible systems The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 14TB serves as a foundational storage component in environments prioritizing capacity and data security. It fits operational roles where disk-based storage is required for large datasets with standard SATA connectivity.

FAQ's
What interface does the WUH722014CLE6L0 use? The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, which is compatible with standard SATA controllers in servers and storage arrays. What is the capacity of this hard drive? This model provides 14TB of storage capacity, suitable for large-scale data storage needs in enterprise environments. Does this drive support hardware encryption? Yes, the WUH722014CLE6L0 features Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology to secure data at rest using hardware-based encryption. What form factor is this hard drive? The drive has a 3.5-inch form factor, which is common for enterprise hard drives and fits standard server and storage device bays. What is the spindle speed and why does it matter? The spindle speed is 7,200 RPM, which affects data access speed and throughput suitable for various enterprise storage workloads. What does 512e sector format mean? The 512e format uses 4K physical sectors with 512-byte emulation, ensuring compatibility with systems expecting 512-byte sector drives while benefiting from increased storage efficiency.