WD Ultrastar DC HS60 14TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-inch SMR

The WD Ultrastar DC HS60 14TB (WUS721014ALE6L4) is a 3.5-inch enterprise-class hard disk drive engineered for high-density storage deployments in modern datacenters. Built on Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology, it achieves a 14TB native capacity while maintaining a SATA 6Gb/s interface compatible with standard enterprise storage infrastructure. The drive spins at 7,200 RPM and is optimized for sequential write workloads where its SMR geometry delivers maximum areal density without compromising read performance.

Designed to serve hyperscale and cloud-scale environments, the Ultrastar DC HS60 is rated for 180TB per year workload capacity, making it well-suited for write-once or infrequently updated cold and warm storage tiers. The drive incorporates WD's Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology to maintain consistent performance in densely populated multi-drive enclosures where mechanical vibration is a common challenge. A 256MB cache buffer supports sustained data throughput, while the drive's power profile is tuned to reduce energy consumption per terabyte — a critical metric in large-scale rack deployments.

The WUS721014ALE6L4 carries a 2.5 million hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating and supports a range of enterprise data integrity features including end-to-end data path protection and sector error recovery controls. Its 3.5-inch form factor ensures broad compatibility with standard server and JBOD enclosures used across enterprise IT, AI training data repositories, media archives, and content delivery infrastructure. Omnixon Global makes this drive available to enterprise buyers across the UAE, GCC, EMEA, and APAC regions.

Ideal for

• Hyperscale and cloud object storage clusters requiring maximum capacity per rack unit with cost-effective sequential write performance
• AI and machine learning training data lakes where large sequential dataset ingestion and high-density storage are primary requirements
• Cold and warm backup repositories and long-term archival storage for enterprise compliance, legal, and records management workflows
• Media and entertainment content archives storing high-resolution video assets, rendering outputs, and production libraries at scale
• Surveillance and video analytics platforms requiring high-capacity sequential write storage for continuous video stream retention
• Enterprise NAS and JBOD expansion shelves in tiered storage architectures where SMR drives serve the capacity-optimized storage tier

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.