Western Digital WUH721414ALE6L4 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 SATA HDD User Manual

Folasaga

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.

Ua Umaview

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.

Vaega Autu:

• Malosiaga: 14TB
• Fetufa'aiga: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Saosaoa Taamilomilo: Vasega 7200 RPM
• Cache: 512MB
• Fuafuaina o le Galuega: 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.)
• Fa'atuatuaina: Up to 2.5 million hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
• Tekinolosi: Five generations of HelioSeal technology (for 10TB and above models)
• Vibration Protection: Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology
• Fa'ailoga Fa'ailoga: 3.5-inisi

Figure 1: Western Digital WUH721414ALE6L4 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 SATA HDD.

Seti

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.

System Manaoga:

• 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).

Laasaga fa'apipi'i:

1. Saunia Lau Faiga: Power down your computer and unplug all cables. Open the computer case to access the internal drive bays.
2. Fa'apipi'i le Drive: Slide the 3.5-inch hard drive into an available drive bay. Secure the drive using screws appropriate for your case.
3. Feso'ota'i Uaea:
   • 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.
4. Tapuni le pusa ma le Malosiaga: Tapuni le pusa o lau komepiuta, toe fa'afeso'ota'i uaea uma, ma fa'aola lau masini komepiuta.
5. Amataina ma Fa'atulaga: 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).

Fa'agaioiga

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.

Galuega Lautele:

• Access the drive through your operating system's file explorer or equivalent.
• 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.

Tausiga

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your hard drive.

Fautuaga:

• Lagolago masani: Always maintain regular backups of critical data. No storage device is immune to failure.
• Mata'ituina faiga: Utilize S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) tools to monitor the drive's health and anticipate potential issues.
• Siosiomaga Pulea: Ensure the drive operates within recommended temperature and humidity ranges to prevent overheating and condensation.
• Faʻalauiloa Firmware: Periodically check the Western Digital support website for any available firmware updates for your drive model.
• Vibration Management: 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.

Fa'afitauli

If you encounter issues with your hard drive, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps.

Fa'afitauli masani ma Fofo:

• E le'i iloa le ta'avale:
  • Check all SATA data and power cable connections to ensure they are secure.
  • 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.
  • Ensure the drive is properly initialized and formatted in Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS/Linux).
• Lemu le faatinoga:
  • Check for background processes consuming disk resources.
  • Ia mautinoa o loʻo faʻafou lau masini faʻaogaina ma avetaʻavale.
  • 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.
• Pio e le masani ai:
  • 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.
• Fa'ailoga Fa'amatalaga:
  • Run disk error checking utilities (e.g., chkdsk on Windows).
  • Ensure your system's power supply is stable and adequate.

If these steps do not resolve your issue, please contact Western Digital support or consult a qualified technician.

Fa'amatalaga

Fa'amaonia ma Lagolago

Your Western Digital WUH721414ALE6L4 14TB Ultrastar DC HC530 SATA HDD comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

Fa'amatalaga Fa'amaonia:

• 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 webnofoaga.

Lagolago Faaopoopo:

• Fuafuaga mo le Toe Fa'aleleia o Fa'amaumauga: 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.
• Lagolago Fa'atekinisi: For technical assistance, product registration, or to initiate a warranty claim, visit the official Western Digital support webnofoaga po'o fa'afeso'ota'i la latou 'au'aunaga fa'atau.