SanDisk
WD Red Pro 14TB
The Western Digital 14TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive is engineered for demanding environments, ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and power users. Built for high-intensity, 24/7 operation in NAS systems, this drive excels at archiving, sharing, and RAID rebuilding. It features advanced technologies like a multi-axis shock sensor and dynamic fly height to ensure data integrity and reliability under heavy workloads. Western Digital's NASware technology optimizes performance specifically for NAS environments, offering enhanced compatibility and a lower total cost of ownership through efficient operation.
$332.33
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
1559
/ 3225
#1559 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Capacity
14
/ TB
Who it's for
- High Performance
- Enterprise Reliability
- Proven CMR Technology
Who should skip it
- Premium Price Point
- Increased Noise and Vibration
- Higher Power and Heat Output
Key Specs
Capacity
14 TB
Form Factor
3.5 inch
Interface
SATA 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed
7200 RPM
Cache Size
512 MB
Workload Rate
Up to 550 TB/yr
Operating Temperature Range
5°C to 60°C
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
1.0 Million Hours
Features
- Optimized for RAID systems with many bays
- Handles high 24/7 multi-user workloads
- Protects data with multi-axis shock sensing
- Features dynamic fly height technology
- Tuned for NAS with NASware firmware
- Designed for continuous operation
- Backed by a 5-year limited warranty
- Uses Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)
What customers say
Customers highly value the WD Red Pro 14TB for its exceptional reliability and robust performance in demanding 24/7 environments. The 7200 RPM speed and essential CMR technology ensure consistent data integrity, particularly within RAID arrays. Users appreciate the peace of mind provided by the substantial five-year warranty, confirming its suitability for critical, long-term storage needs. While the premium price is a consideration, most agree the enterprise-grade features justify the investment. Some note increased noise and heat typical of high-performance drives, requiring good cooling. Overall satisfaction remains very high, with users prioritizing dependable stability for large-scale data management.
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