Western Digital · NAS
WD142KFGX
WD Red Pro 14TB
SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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$626.55
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Price as of Sep 12, 2026 11:46 UTC
The Western Digital WD142KFGX is a 14TB WD Red Pro hard drive for NAS storage, using SATA 6Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | WD142KFGX |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 14 TB · 14000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 550 |
| Physical sector size (bytes) | 4096 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 265 |
Source: Western Digital WD Red Pro manufacturer datasheet. Reviewed 2026-08-21. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
- Up to 265 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
- 550 TB/year workload rating. This is a workload limit, not a promise of drive lifespan or a backup guarantee.
Before ordering
Match WD142KFGX, 14TB and SATA 6Gb/s against the selected offer. Check your system’s exact-model compatibility list and the seller’s warranty and return terms.
Amazon US listings
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Amazon US · ASIN B0CD2XBZWR
$626.55 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:46 UTC
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Is WD142KFGX CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for WD142KFGX. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does WD142KFGX need?
WD142KFGX uses SATA 6Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does WD142KFGX provide?
Its nominal capacity is 14000 GB, approximately 13038.5 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for WD142KFGX?
Manufacturer specification: 5 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.