Increase your storage capacity with the HPE 14TB Business Critical Hard Drive, a reliable enterprise-class storage solution built for backup, archiving, cloud storage, virtualization, and large-scale data retention environments. Powered by the proven Western Digital HGST Ultrastar DC HC550 platform, this high-capacity hard drive delivers dependable 24x7 operation, exceptional storage density, and enterprise-grade reliability for demanding workloads.
Designed for modern data centers and business-critical applications, this 14TB HDD features a SATA 6Gb/s interface, a 7200 RPM spindle speed, and a large 512MB cache to provide efficient performance for bulk storage applications. The helium-filled design helps reduce power consumption, improve thermal efficiency, and minimize vibration, making it ideal for high-density storage infrastructures.
This drive includes a genuine HPE Large Form Factor Smart Carrier (SC) tray for quick hot-plug deployment in compatible HPE servers and storage systems. HPE Digitally Signed Firmware adds an additional layer of security by helping protect against unauthorized firmware modifications while maintaining seamless compatibility with supported HPE platforms.
Built to enterprise specifications with a 2.5 million hour MTBF rating and workload capability of up to 550TB per year, the HPE MB014000GXUCD provides the durability and performance required for mission-critical storage environments.
Key Features
- 14TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
- SATA III 6Gb/s Interface
- 7200 RPM Rotational Speed
- 3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
- HPE Smart Carrier (SC) Tray Included
- Western Digital HGST Ultrastar DC HC550 Platform
- Helium-Filled Enterprise Architecture
- 512e Advanced Format Sector Format
- 512MB Cache Buffer
- Hot-Swap Ready Design
- HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
- Built for 24x7 Data Center Operations
- Optimized for Business Critical and Midline Workloads
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: HPE / Western Digital (HGST)
HPE Model Number: MB014000GXUCD
Drive Model: WUH721814ALE600
Storage Capacity: 14TB
Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
Form Factor: 3.5" LFF
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Cache Memory: 512MB
Sector Format: 512e Advanced Format
Average Latency: 4.16ms
Maximum Interface Transfer Rate: 600MB/s
Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 269MB/s
MTBF Rating: 2.5 Million Hours
Annual Workload Rating: Up to 550TB/Year
Operating Voltage: +5V / +12V
Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
Firmware: HPE Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
Helium Filled: Yes
Hot Plug Support: Yes
Compatible Part Numbers
- MB014000GXUCD
- WUH721814ALE600
- 0F38450
- P09163-B21
- P11185-001
- P04386-002
Ideal Applications
- Enterprise Data Centers
- Backup and Recovery Storage
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Data Archiving
- Virtualization Storage
- NAS and SAN Deployments
- Large-Capacity RAID Arrays
- File and Application Servers
- Surveillance Data Retention
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
The HPE MB014000GXUCD 14TB Hard Drive with HPE Smart Carrier combines massive storage capacity, enterprise-class reliability, and proven Ultrastar technology, making it an excellent solution for organizations requiring dependable, high-capacity storage for business-critical environments.
