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WUH721816ALE6L0 Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

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WUH721816ALE6L0

Weight: 1.76 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • High-capacity 16TB 3.5-inch HDD with 7,200 RPM speed
  • 6Gb/s SATA interface for broad compatibility
  • 512MB cache and helium-sealed design for efficient data handling
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$556.00
Product Overview

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB 7.2K RPM 6Gb/s SATA 512MB 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive provides a robust storage solution for enterprise environments. Its substantial capacity, fast data transfer rates, and efficient design make it suitable for managing large volumes of critical data. Designed for continuous operation and high workload demands, this HDD ensures reliable performance, making it a valuable asset for businesses seeking efficient and secure storage solutions.

General Information
Brand Western Digital
Part Number WUH721816ALE6L0
Series Ultrastar DC HC550
Technical Information
Capacity 16TB
Drive Type Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor 3.5-inch
Cache 512 MB
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Physical Characteristics
Condition Refurbished
Weight 1.76
Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly Yes


Product Description

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 is a high-capacity enterprise hard disk drive (HDD) designed to meet the demanding storage needs of business-critical applications. With a substantial 16 terabyte (TB) capacity and a spindle speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM), it ensures efficient data access and retrieval. The 6Gb/s SATA interface provides broad compatibility with a wide range of devices, making it a versatile choice for various storage environments. Equipped with a 512 megabyte (MB) cache, this HDD enhances data processing efficiency, reducing latency and improving overall system performance. Its helium-sealed design contributes to lower power consumption and reduced weight, leading to a lower total cost of ownership. Designed for 24/7 continuous use, it boasts a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours, ensuring reliable performance for enterprise applications.

Key Features

  • High Storage Capacity: 16 TB to accommodate extensive data storage needs.

  • Fast Data Transfer: 6Gb/s SATA interface for quick and reliable data access.

  • Efficient Data Management: 512 MB cache to enhance data processing and reduce latency.

  • Reduced Power Consumption: Helium-sealed design lowers power usage and weight.

  • Enhanced Reliability: Designed for 24/7 operation with a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours.

  • Optimized for Enterprise Applications: Ideal for cloud and hyperscale storage, massive scale-out data centers, and big data analytics.

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 is engineered for nearline business-critical workloads, offering a balance of high capacity, speed, and efficiency. It's an ideal choice for enterprise servers and storage systems that require efficient data management and reliable performance.


Use Cases

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB hard drive is optimized for enterprise-grade workloads requiring high capacity and sustained performance. It is ideal for data centers and IT infrastructures managing large-scale data repositories and demanding continuous operations.

How It's Used:

  • Deployment in hyper-scale data centers for bulk storage and archival of unstructured data.
  • Integration into virtualization environments supporting high-density storage pools.
  • Use within storage clusters for scalable, distributed file systems in enterprise IT.
  • Implementation in cloud service providers requiring reliable, high-throughput SATA drives.
  • Support for edge computing nodes needing large local storage with consistent performance.

This hard drive facilitates efficient storage management by balancing capacity and performance in demanding environments. Its design supports scalability and reliability, ensuring operational continuity in enterprise storage solutions.


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WUH721816ALE6L0 Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
WUH721816ALE6L0 Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
$556.00