Name: 0B48722 Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 16TB 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: 0B48722
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 0B48722 is a 3.5-inch enterprise HDD designed to deliver 16TB of storage capacity. It operates at 7,200 RPM and connects via a SATA 6Gb/s interface. The drive includes a 512MB cache and uses 512e sector emulation, fitting storage setups requiring high-capacity, mid-speed drives.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital

Technical Information
Capacity	16TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Enterprise Servers,Data Centers
MTBF	2,500,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.0
Depth	5.787
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 0B48722 is a 3.5-inch enterprise-class hard disk drive designed to provide substantial storage capacity and consistent performance. Its 16TB capacity accommodates demanding data environments requiring large volumes of persistent storage. With a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM and SATA 6Gb/s interface, this HDD facilitates data access and transfer compatible with many server and storage systems. The drive features a 512MB cache to assist in managing data efficiently and utilizes 512e sector emulation to support existing storage infrastructures. This drive is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and IT environments where high-capacity, mid-speed storage is necessary for archival, backup, and general data storage tasks. IT professionals and system administrators can integrate it into existing storage arrays or servers that support SATA HDDs. Key Features 16TB storage capacity for extensive data retention 7,200 RPM spindle speed balancing performance and power SATA 6Gb/s interface ensuring broad system compatibility 512MB onboard cache for improved data throughput 512e sector size supporting enhanced error correction and compatibility The Ultrastar DC HC555 0B48722 offers a balance of capacity and performance suitable for a variety of enterprise storage needs. It occupies the standard 3.5-inch form factor, making it compatible with many storage enclosures and server bays designed for SATA drives. Its design supports applications that require large capacity with moderate access speeds.

Use Cases
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 0B48722 is typically used in enterprise environments that require significant storage capacity without the need for high rotational speeds. It suits deployments such as archival storage, backup systems, and general-purpose data repositories where SATA connectivity is standard. How It's Used: As a bulk storage drive in data center archival solutions In backup and disaster recovery systems requiring large capacity Within network-attached storage (NAS) setups supporting SATA drives For storing large datasets in enterprise servers with SATA interfaces In applications needing 512e sector emulation for compatibility This drive serves as a dependable storage component where capacity is prioritized and rotational speed meets standard enterprise requirements. It integrates into existing infrastructures that support 3.5-inch SATA HDDs, offering consistent data storage capabilities.

FAQ's
What interface does the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 0B48722 use? This drive uses a SATA interface with a maximum throughput of 6Gb/s, compatible with standard SATA storage controllers and systems. What is the spindle speed of this Ultrastar HDD? The drive spins at 7,200 RPM, providing a balance between data access speed and power consumption typical for enterprise storage drives. What is the cache size of the 0B48722 model? The Ultrastar DC HC555 0B48722 features a 512MB cache to help improve data transfer efficiency during read and write operations. What does 512e sector size mean on this HDD? 512e indicates 512-byte emulated sectors on a drive that physically uses 4K sectors, improving compatibility with systems expecting 512-byte sectors. Which form factor does this Western Digital Ultrastar use? The drive comes in a 3.5-inch form factor, standard for many enterprise and server storage configurations. Is the 16TB capacity suitable for data center use? Yes, the 16TB capacity is designed for data center environments requiring large-scale storage with SATA connectivity.