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This manual provides essential information for the installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your Western Digital WUH721414ALE6L4 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 SATA Hard Disk Drive. Please read these instructions carefully before using the product to ensure proper functionality and longevity.
Product voorbijview
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 is an enterprise-class 14TB SATA Hard Disk Drive designed for high-capacity storage solutions. It features advanced technologies for reliability, power efficiency, and performance, making it suitable for demanding data center environments.
Belangrijkste kenmerken:
- Capaciteit: 14TB
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
- Rotatiesnelheid: 7200 RPM-klasse
- Cachegeheugen: 512MB
- Werkbelastingsbeoordeling: Up to 550TB per year, 10X desktop rating. (Workload rate is defined as the amount of data transferred to or from the hard drive; Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred X (8760/ recorded power on hours); Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.)
- Betrouwbaarheid: Up to 2.5 million hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
- Technologie: Five generations of HelioSeal technology (for 10TB and above models)
- Trillingsbescherming: Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology
- Vormfactor: 3.5 inch

Figure 1: Western Digital WUH721414ALE6L4 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 SATA HDD.
Instellen
This section outlines the general steps for installing your internal hard drive. Ensure your system is powered off and disconnected from the power source before proceeding.
Systeemvereisten:
- Compatible desktop PC or server system with a 3.5-inch drive bay.
- Available SATA data port and SATA power connector.
- Operating system compatible with large capacity drives (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS).
Installatiestappen:
- Bereid uw systeem voor: Power down your computer and unplug all cables. Open the computer case to access the internal drive bays.
- De schijf monteren: Slide the 3.5-inch hard drive into an available drive bay. Secure the drive using screws appropriate for your case.
- Kabels aansluiten:
- Connect one end of a SATA data cable to the drive's SATA data port and the other end to an available SATA data port on your motherboard.
- Connect a SATA power cable from your power supply unit to the drive's SATA power connector.
- Behuizing sluiten en inschakelen: Sluit de computerkast, sluit alle kabels weer aan en schakel het systeem in.
- Initialiseren en formatteren: Once the system boots, you will need to initialize and format the new drive through your operating system's disk management utility before it can be used. Refer to your operating system's documentation for specific instructions.

Figure 2: Physical dimensions of the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 HDD (approximately 5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inches).
Bediening
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 is designed for continuous operation in enterprise environments. Once installed and formatted, the drive functions as a standard storage device within your operating system.
Algemene werking:
- Access the drive through your operating system's file ontdekkingsreiziger of een gelijkwaardige functie.
- Store and retrieve data as you would with any other hard drive.
- The 7200 RPM rotational speed and 512MB cache contribute to efficient data access and transfer rates.
- The drive's high workload rating supports intensive data operations typical in server and data center applications.
Onderhoud
Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your hard drive.
Aanbevelingen:
- Regelmatige back-ups: Always maintain regular backups of critical data. No storage device is immune to failure.
- Systeembewaking: Utilize S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) tools to monitor the drive's health and anticipate potential issues.
- Milieubeheersing: Ensure the drive operates within recommended temperature and humidity ranges to prevent overheating and condensation.
- Firmware-updates: Controleer regelmatig de ondersteuning van Western Digital. website voor beschikbare firmware-updates voor uw schijfmodel.
- Trillingsbeheersing: The drive incorporates Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology, but minimizing external vibrations in the system chassis is still beneficial.
- HelioSeal Technology: This drive utilizes HelioSeal technology, which seals helium inside the drive to reduce drag and turbulence, improving power efficiency and reliability. Do not attempt to open the drive enclosure.
Probleemoplossing
If you encounter issues with your hard drive, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps.
Veelvoorkomende problemen en oplossingen:
- Schijf niet gedetecteerd:
- Controleer alle SATA-data- en voedingskabelverbindingen om er zeker van te zijn dat ze goed vastzitten.
- Verify that the SATA port on the motherboard is enabled in the system's BIOS/UEFI settings.
- Test the drive in a different SATA port or with different cables if possible.
- Zorg ervoor dat de schijf correct is geïnitialiseerd en geformatteerd in Schijfbeheer (Windows) of Schijfhulpprogramma (macOS/Linux).
- Trage prestaties:
- Controleer of er achtergrondprocessen zijn die schijfruimte gebruiken.
- Zorg ervoor dat uw besturingssysteem en stuurprogramma's up-to-date zijn.
- Run a disk diagnostic tool to check for drive health.
- Verify that the drive is connected to a SATA 6 Gb/s port for optimal speed.
- Ongebruikelijke geluiden:
- Clicking, grinding, or loud humming noises can indicate a potential drive failure. Immediately back up any critical data and consider replacing the drive.
- Ensure the drive is securely mounted to prevent vibration-related noises.
- Gegevenscorruptie:
- Voer hulpprogramma's uit voor het controleren van schijffouten (bijv.
chkdskon Windows). - Zorg ervoor dat de stroomvoorziening van uw systeem stabiel en toereikend is.
- Voer hulpprogramma's uit voor het controleren van schijffouten (bijv.
If these steps do not resolve your issue, please contact Western Digital support or consult a qualified technician.
Specificaties
| Functie | Specificatie |
|---|---|
| Modelnummer | WUH721414ALE6L4 |
| Digitale opslagcapaciteit | 14 TB |
| Harde schijfinterface | Seriële ATA-600 (SATA 6 Gb/s) |
| Connectiviteitstechnologie | SATA |
| Merk | Westers Digitaal |
| Speciale functie | Legacy Pin 3 Power |
| Vormfactor van de harde schijf | 3.5 inch |
| Beschrijving van de harde schijf | Mechanische harde schijf |
| Compatibele apparaten | Bureaublad |
| Installatietype | Interne harde schijf |
| Artikelgewicht | 1.52 pond |
| Productafmetingen (LxBxH) | 5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inch |
| Rotatiesnelheid harde schijf | 7200 toeren per minuut |
| Flash Memory Size (Cache) | 512 MB |
Garantie en ondersteuning
Your Western Digital WUH721414ALE6L4 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 SATA HDD comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
Garantie-informatie:
- The limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
- For detailed terms and conditions, please refer to the official Western Digital warranty statement available on their webplaats.
Extra ondersteuning:
- Plannen voor gegevensherstel: Optional 2-year or 3-year data recovery plans may be available for purchase separately. These plans provide services to recover data from a failed drive.
- Technische ondersteuning: For technical assistance, product registration, or to initiate a warranty claim, visit the official Western Digital support website of neem contact op met hun klantenservice.





