Hard Drive WD Gold 14TB:The WD Gold 14TB hard disk ranks among the high load internal HDDs for NAS systems. 3.5 HDDs are designed primarily for data centres and desktop PCs. One of the key characteristics is obviously the rotational speed. The 7200 RPM RPM delivers better system response across the board. The overall data capacity of the HDD is 14000 GB. The drive features a 512 MB memory cache. All the data communication between the Western Digital hard disk and the PC or other devices takes place using the SATA III interface. WD Gold 14TB Hard Drive Key Features Read speed up to 267 MB/s and write speed up to 267 MB/s 512 MB memory cache Western Digital 3.5 drive is compatible with classic bays Power consumption under standard load is 6 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 5.5 W You can connect it to a PC or other devices using the SATA III interface Although standard HDDs are a tad more fragile due to their mechanical parts, but they offer a great storage capacity/performance ratio RAID support provides better data loss prevention Improved data recording thanks to Advanced Format technology Other Hard Disk Features Platter HDDs have a special construction. The enclosure conceals a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with hard disk heads that read and write the data. These mechanical parts dont take shocks and impact well, but on the upside, this design also delivers an affordable price tag and high storage capacity. The important criterion that affects the speed of a HDD is the number of rotations per minute (RPM). In case of the WD Gold 14TB, you can look forward to 7200 RPM RPM. This is ideal for demanding users, such as graphic designers, gamers, video editors, and people who tend to use large amounts of data. File access speed and stability is also determined by the disk buffer, usually called cache. The Western Digital HDD is equipped with a 512 MB cache that stores the last data inputs for their speedy reading. Connecting the Western Digital Hard Disk If you want to install the WD Gold 14TB in your PC or other device, you need a 3.5 slot. Data transfer takes place through the SATA III interface with a speed of 3 Gbit/s. The technology is one of the most popular HDD data transfer options available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.