Description
Maximize your data center capabilities with the WD Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB Enterprise Hard Drive. Built to answer the requirements of public and private cloud environments, this 3.5-inch internal hard drive delivers industry-leading storage density, massive capacity, and a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Whether expanding hyperscale cloud architecture, setting up high-density NAS arrays, or deploying bulk storage solutions, the Ultrastar DC HC530 is engineered for continuous 24/7/365 heavy workloads.
Key Features & Technology
- Massive 14TB Capacity: Offers 75% more capacity than standard 8TB air-filled enterprise drives, allowing data centers to scale storage up efficiently without expanding physical space.
- 5th-Generation HelioSeal® Technology: Filled with helium rather than air to reduce internal turbulence, ensuring exceptionally low power consumption (Watts/TB), lower operating temperatures, and superior long-term durability.
- Enterprise-Class Reliability & Performance: Operates at a rapid 7200 RPM spindle speed backed by an ultra-generous 512MB cache buffer, pushing sustained transfer rates up to 267 MB/s for quick data retrieval.
- Built for Demanding Workloads: Rated for an intensive workload of up to 550TB per year (up to 10x the rating of standard desktop drives) with a market-leading 2.5 million hours MTBF.
- Advanced Data Integrity: Implements Two-Dimensional Magnetic Recording (TDMR) and a third-generation dual-stage microactuator for pinpoint head positioning, optimizing performance even in high-vibration multi-drive environments.
- Cloud & Hyperscale massive-capacity storage architectures
- Enterprise Server storage and High-Density Multi-bay NAS arrays
- Distributed File Systems (e.g., Apache Hadoop® for Big Data Analytics)
- Bulk Object Storage configurations using CEPH™ or OpenStack Swift
- Heavy duty, industrial centralized Surveillance Video analytics storage
Technical Specifications
| Specification Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Western Digital (WD) |
| Series | Ultrastar DC HC530 |
| Model Capacity | 14TB (14,000 GB) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) |
| Interface | SATA III 6Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Data Buffer (Cache) | 512 MB |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 267 MB/s (typical) |
| Recording Technology | Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) |
| Sector Size | 512e (Advanced Format) |
| Workload Rating | Up to 550 TB per year |
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | 2.5 Million Hours |
| Availability / Duty Cycle | 24x7x365 Continuous Operation |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm |
| Weight (Max) | 690 grams |
Ideal Applications
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB hard drive is ideally suited for: