Name: 2W10600 Western Digital Gold 18TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: 2W10600
Price: 784.02 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Gold 18TB hard drive delivers robust storage capacity and reliable performance primarily for enterprise and professional use. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays, providing a dependable option for servers and workstations that require large amounts of data to be stored and accessed efficiently.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	2W10600

Technical Information
Capacity	18TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Data Center,Enterprise
MTBF	2.5 million hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The Western Digital Gold 18TB hard drive is built for heavy-duty storage needs, offering a high capacity solution for data centers, servers, and demanding desktop environments. It’s commonly used in enterprise systems that require both reliability and large storage space. This drive is often found in setups where data integrity and sustained performance are critical, such as cloud storage, backup servers, and video editing workstations. Professionals managing large data workloads benefit from its steady 7200 RPM speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface, which help maintain smooth access to stored information. Key Features High-capacity 18TB storage suited for extensive data archives 7200 RPM speed aids consistent read/write operations 6Gb/s SATA connection supports quick data throughput Enhanced reliability designed for 24/7 operation in demanding environments 3.5-inch form factor fits standard server and desktop bays Typical deployment scenarios include enterprise storage arrays, media content servers, and backup systems where uptime and data safety matter. The drive’s balance of capacity and durability makes it a practical choice for long-term storage without sacrificing performance.

Use Cases
The Western Digital Gold 18TB hard drive is optimized for high-demand storage environments where data integrity and sustained performance are critical. It is particularly suited for enterprise data centers, virtualization hosts, and large-scale storage arrays that handle intensive workloads and require scalable capacity. How It's Used: Deployment in enterprise IT infrastructure to support high-capacity storage clusters for data analytics and archival. Integration into virtualization servers where multiple VMs demand consistent throughput and reliability. Use in cloud data centers to provide dense, durable storage for object and block storage services. Implementation within video surveillance systems requiring large sequential write capabilities over extended periods. Incorporation into hybrid storage arrays combining SSDs and HDDs for tiered data management in SMB networks. Utilization in edge computing nodes where robust, high-capacity drives reduce data transfer latency and enhance local processing. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance under heavy workloads and high storage density. Its reliability and capacity enable scalable storage solutions that align with evolving enterprise data demands.