Running out of space on your NAS can halt projects and cause costly downtime. The Western Digital Red WD142KFGX (WD142KFGX 2 PACK) 14TB/512MB 3.5" Hard Drive gives you massive, reliable storage that keeps your data flowing 24/7, perfect for busy small-business or home office environments.
Usages of a 14 TB Hard Drive
Ideal for multi-bay NAS units, this drive stores large media libraries, backups, and virtual machines, letting you access files instantly while the system runs continuously.
Benefits of Western Digital Hard Drive
- High capacity: 14 TB lets you keep years of data without frequent upgrades.
- 7200 RPM speed: Fast read/write performance for smooth file transfers.
- NASware™ optimisation: Drive parameters are tuned for NAS workloads, improving stability.
- Vibration protection: Built-in sensors reduce noise and maintain performance in crowded racks.
- Five-year warranty: Peace of mind with long-term support from a trusted manufacturer.
Western Digital Hard Drive
Choosing this drive means you get enterprise-class reliability without the price of a server-grade disk. Its 2500000 h MTBF and 600000 start/stop cycles mean it can handle constant use, while the 512 MB cache smooths data bursts for consistent speeds.
Designed for 24 × 7 operation, the drive works seamlessly with most NAS enclosures thanks to extensive compatibility testing. You’ll benefit from lower power draw at idle (3.6 W) and efficient energy use during reads and writes (6.4 W), keeping operating costs down.
Key Features of a 14 TB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 14 TB. Large storage space for extensive data sets.
- Interface: Serial ATA. Standard connection for easy installation.
- Transfer rate: 6 Gbit/s. Quick data movement across the network.
- Buffer size: 512 MB. Improves handling of large files and multitasking.
- Speed: 7200 RPM. Provides reliable performance for demanding tasks.
- MTBF: 2500000 h. Indicates exceptional durability over time.
- Power idle: 3.6 W. Keeps energy consumption low when not active.
- Operating temperature: 0 - 65 °C. Safe operation in typical server rooms.
- Weight: 690 g. Manageable for installation in most NAS chassis.
- Dimensions: 147 mm × 101.6 mm × 26.1 mm. Fits standard 3.5" drive bays.
Specifications
| Features |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
| Start/stop cycles | 600000 |
| HDD average transfer rate | 265 MB/s |
| HDD interface transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Storage drive buffer size | 512 MB |
| Hot-swap | No |
| Component for | NAS |
| Type | HDD |
| Interface | Serial ATA |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD capacity | 14 TB |
| Power |
| Power consumption (idle) | 3.6 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 6.4 W |
| Power consumption (write) | 6.4 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.9 W |
| Operational conditions |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 65 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight | 690 g |
| Depth | 147 mm |
| Height | 26.1 mm |
| Width | 101.6 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Quantity per pack | 2 pc(s) |
| Other features |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 65 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Warranty period | 5 year(s) |
