WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 14TB
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: WD141KFGX | Part #: WD141KFGX | MPN: WD141KFGX
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About the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 14TB
The WD Red Pro NAS HDD delivers 14TB capacity at 7200 RPM, positioning this drive as the optimal choice for high-performance network-attached storage environments requiring sustained throughput and reliability. Western Digital engineered the WD141KFGX specifically for always-on NAS systems, supporting up to 24 bays in fault-tolerant RAID configurations with an annualized workload rating of 300TB per year.
Built for storage architects and IT procurement teams deploying enterprise-grade NAS infrastructure, this Western Digital drive combines CMR recording technology with NASware 3.0 firmware and RAFF vibration compensation to minimize multi-drive interference in densely populated enclosures. The 512MB cache buffer accelerates sequential access patterns typical in backup and archival workflows, while the 1,000,000-hour MTBF rating ensures predictable long-term availability. Power efficiency remains strong at just 7.4W during active read/write operations and 0.4W in sleep mode, reducing thermal load and operational costs across multi-year deployments. Noise levels of 36dB during idle operation and 37dB under seek activity keep acoustic impact low in temperature-controlled data centers.
Key Specifications
- Model: WD141KFGX (WD Red Pro 14TB)
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s with 512MB cache buffer
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM with CMR recording technology
- Maximum NAS Bays: Up to 24 bays; 300TB/year workload rated
- Reliability: 1,000,000-hour MTBF; NASware 3.0 firmware
- Operating Environment: 0°C to 65°C; 36dB idle noise; RAFF vibration compensation
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | WD141KFGX |
| Part Number | WD141KFGX |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 14TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | Read: 267 MB/s, Write: 267 MB/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WD141KFGX |
| Series | WD Red Pro |
| Capacity | 14TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache Buffer | 512MB |
| Workload Rate (Annualized) | 300TB/year |
| MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Max Supported NAS Bays | Up to 24 bays |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 65°C |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 7.4W |
| Power Consumption (Standby/Sleep) | 0.4W |
| Noise Level (Idle) | 36 dBA |
| Noise Level (Seek) | 37 dBA |
| Vibration Compensation | RAFF (Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward) |
| Firmware | NASware 3.0 |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 147mm × 101.6mm × 26.1mm |
| Weight | 730g |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Shock Tolerance (Operating) | 30G, 2ms |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 14TB
What does the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 14TB do?
At 14TB, the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 14TB suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 14TB?
Key specifications for the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 14TB: capacity 14TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; drive media type HDD; storage form factor 3.5 inch; storage capacity 14TB; storage interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number WD141KFGX. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 14TB compatible with my infrastructure?
The WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 14TB uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.