Name: WD240EDGZ Western Digital 24TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD240EDGZ
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (125 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HA570 WD240EDGZ is a 24TB 3.5-inch enterprise HDD that combines large capacity with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface. Featuring a 512MB cache and 512e sector size, it is built for data centers requiring reliable and scalable storage.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital

Technical Information
Capacity	24TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7,200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	2,500,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.000
Depth	5.787
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.000 x 5.787 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HA570 WD240EDGZ is a 3.5-inch enterprise hard disk drive designed to offer substantial storage capacity and reliable operation. It operates at 7,200 RPM and utilizes the SATA 6Gb/s interface, supporting 512e sector architecture. This drive is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise environments where large volumes of data need to be stored and managed efficiently. It is suited for IT professionals and system administrators who require scalable storage solutions optimized for heavy workloads and bulk data retention. Key Features 24TB storage capacity for extensive data archiving 7,200 RPM spindle speed providing a balance between performance and power consumption SATA 6Gb/s interface compatible with standard enterprise systems 512MB cache to improve access times and data transfer 512e sector size for compatibility with modern storage systems This hard drive serves as a foundational component for enterprise storage arrays and backup systems, supporting large datasets in applications such as cloud storage, content repositories, and archival solutions. Its design emphasizes capacity with consistent operational parameters suited to demanding IT infrastructure.

Use Cases
This 24TB Ultrastar DC HA570 HDD is typically used in enterprise and data center environments where large-scale storage is essential. It supports workloads involving bulk data storage and archiving, benefiting IT teams managing extensive datasets. How It's Used: As primary storage in enterprise servers requiring large capacity In data center storage arrays for cloud and virtualization platforms For backup and archival systems handling vast amounts of data Within network-attached storage (NAS) devices for business environments Supporting content repositories in media and entertainment industries This hard drive plays a critical role in maintaining data accessibility and storage density in enterprise IT infrastructures without compromising system compatibility.

FAQ's
What interface does the WD240EDGZ use? The WD240EDGZ uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, which is common in many enterprise storage systems for data transfer connectivity. What is the spindle speed of this Western Digital Ultrastar drive? This drive operates at 7,200 RPM, balancing data access speed with power consumption suitable for enterprise workloads. What does the 512e sector size mean on this HDD? 512e indicates the drive uses 512-byte emulated sectors while physically storing data in 4K sectors, aiding compatibility with older systems. Is this drive compatible with standard 3.5-inch drive bays? Yes, the WD240EDGZ is a 3.5-inch form factor drive designed to fit standard enterprise and server drive bays. What is the cache size on the WD240EDGZ? This hard drive has a 512MB cache, which helps buffer data and improve throughput during read/write operations. Which environments typically use the WD240EDGZ? The drive is commonly deployed in data centers, enterprise storage arrays, and backup systems requiring high-capacity SATA drives.