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WD181KRYZ Western Digital Gold Helium 18TB 3.5" 6GB/s SATA 7200RPM 512MB Cache 512e Enterprise Class Hard Drive

SKU:

WD181KRYZ

Weight: 1.76 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 18TB storage capacity ideal for large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for reliable performance
  • 6GB/s SATA interface ensures fast data transfer
  • 512MB cache and 512e sector size enhance efficiency
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$686.25
Product Overview

The WD181KRYZ Western Digital Gold Helium 18TB drive offers a balance of high capacity and robust enterprise-grade performance. It's commonly integrated into data centers and business-critical systems where dependable storage and efficient data handling are essential.

General Information
Brand Western Digital
Part Number WD181KRYZ
Technical Information
Capacity 18TB
Form Factor 3.5-inch
Disk Format 512e
Cache 512MB
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable Yes
Hot Swappable Yes
Hybrid Drive No
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
Eco Friendly Yes


Product Description

The Western Digital Gold Helium 18TB hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring high capacity and consistent performance. Often found in data centers and servers, this drive handles demanding workloads and large-scale storage needs.

Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, it supports applications like cloud storage, virtualization, and big data analytics where reliability and speed are critical.

Key Features

  • Helium-filled design reduces friction and power consumption
  • Enhanced 7200 RPM motor for steady data throughput
  • Advanced error recovery features tailored for enterprise use
  • Large 512MB cache to boost read/write operations
  • 512e sector format ensures compatibility with modern systems

This drive is typically deployed in large-scale storage arrays, RAID configurations, and enterprise servers. It provides the capacity and durability needed to keep critical data accessible and secure over time.


Use Cases

The WD181KRYZ Western Digital Gold Helium 18TB hard drive is designed for demanding enterprise storage systems requiring high capacity and sustained performance. It is well-suited for data centers and IT infrastructures managing large-scale workloads, where data integrity and operational continuity are paramount.

How It's Used:

  • Deploying in high-density rack servers to optimize storage capacity without compromising system throughput in hyperscale data centers.
  • Supporting virtualization platforms where multiple virtual machines demand reliable, fast storage to handle I/O-intensive applications.
  • Integrating into storage clusters that require efficient data replication and fast access for backup and archival solutions.
  • Utilizing in enterprise IT environments that manage large databases and analytics workloads with consistent, low-latency read/write operations.
  • Implementing in cloud computing infrastructures to provide scalable and resilient storage for SaaS and IaaS providers.

This drive's combination of high capacity and robust performance facilitates scalability and operational efficiency in enterprise storage arrays. Its design supports sustained workloads and mitigates downtime risks, enabling IT teams to maintain service levels while managing growing data volumes.


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WD181KRYZ Western Digital Gold Helium 18TB 3.5
WD181KRYZ Western Digital Gold Helium 18TB 3.5" 6GB/s SATA 7200RPM 512MB Cache 512e Enterprise Class Hard Drive
$686.25