0F31284 WD Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB SATA 512 MB 3.5" Server HDD

High-Capacity 3.5in Enterprise SATA HDD for 24x7 Duty Storage Tiers with the 0F31284

The 0F31284 is a 14TB WD Ultrastar DC HC530 internal 3.5in enterprise HDD engineered for capacity-optimized server and storage array tiers where predictable throughput, controlled latency, and continuous duty cycles are required. As a SATA 6Gb/s drive, it integrates cleanly into mainstream backplanes and host bus adapter environments while preserving cost-efficient scaling for large drive-count deployments.

With 7200 RPM operation and CMR media, the 0F31284 is optimized for sustained write behavior and consistent rebuild characteristics compared with shingled approaches, making it suitable for RAID and erasure-coded pools. The 512MB cache supports burst absorption and command queue efficiency under mixed sequential workloads typical of backup staging and content repositories. Using 512e sector formatting, the 0F31284 aligns with modern OS and hypervisor expectations, simplifying integration across heterogeneous fleets and reducing migration friction during refresh cycles.

Why Choose the 0F31284?

The 0F31284 delivers a balanced density-to-performance profile for enterprise bulk storage, enabling higher usable capacity per rack while maintaining operational predictability for 24x7 service. Its 2.5M-hour MTBF target supports reliability planning, and the SATA interface allows broad scalability from single servers to multi-shelf arrays without specialized infrastructure.

WD designs Ultrastar platforms around data center serviceability, validation discipline, and consistent behavior under sustained workloads. The engineering focus emphasizes compatibility with enterprise storage stacks, controlled power characteristics, and lifecycle stability aligned to modern operational standards.

Key Applications:

• Backup and restore repositories
• Archive and cold data tiers
• Capacity-optimized storage arrays
• General-purpose enterprise SATA server storage

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your roll-out plan for the 0F31284, helping you standardize configurations across projects while keeping procurement predictable. For long-lived storage tiers, you can also extend the warranty up to 6 years to protect your investment in high-capacity media.