The Western Digital WD141PURP is a hard disk drive (HDD) with a large storage capacity of 14 terabytes (TB) and it operates at a speed of 7,200 rotations per minute (RPM). The drive uses the SATA 6 GB/s (Serial ATA) interface and has a data transfer rate of 6 gigabytes per second (GB/s). The drive has 512MB of cache memory and uses a 3.5-inch form factor, which is the standard size for most internal hard drives.
The high storage capacity of 14 terabytes (TB) allows for large amounts of data to be stored on the drive, making it suitable for use in data centers, servers, and other high-demand applications.
The 512MB of cache memory on the drive helps to increase its performance by temporarily storing frequently-accessed data, reducing the number of times the drive needs to access the data on its platters.
The SATA 6 GB/s interface provides a faster data transfer rate compared to SATA 3 GB/s, which allows for faster data transfer between the drive and the system it is connected to.
The SATA-6GBPS interface of the Western Digital WD141PURP 14TB hard disk drive refers to the type of connection used to connect the drive to a computer. SATA (Serial ATA) is a standard interface for connecting storage devices such as hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs) to a motherboard. The "6GBPS" refers to the data transfer rate of the interface, which is 6 gigabits per second. This means that the drive can transfer data to and from the computer at a maximum rate of 6 Gbps. This interface provides faster data transfer rates and improved performance compared to older SATA interfaces such as SATA 3GBPS.
The Western Digital WD141PURP 14TB hard drive is designed to provide high performance in enterprise and data center environments. The 7200 RPM rotation speed of the drive allows it to access data quickly and efficiently, making it well-suited for use in applications that require fast data access. The drive also features advanced technologies such as vibration protection, which helps to maintain performance in high-vibration environments and error recovery controls that help to ensure data integrity and minimize the risk of data loss.
Additionally, the drive's high storage capacity allows for large amounts of data to be stored on a single drive, which reduces the need for multiple drives and improves overall system performance by reducing the number of disk I/O operations required to access data.
Furthermore, the drive's SATA-6GBPS interface provides faster data transfer rates and improved performance compared to older SATA interfaces, allowing for more efficient data transfer.
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