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WUH721818ALE6L1 HGST 18TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

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WUH721818ALE6L1

Weight: 1.76 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • High-capacity 18TB 3.5-inch HDD with 7,200 RPM speed
  • 6Gb/s SATA interface for reliable data transfer
  • 512MB cache and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with TCG Enterprise compliance
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$591.00
Product Overview

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 WUH721818ALE6L1 18TB 7,200 RPM 6Gb/s SATA 512e 512MB Cache SED 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive provides a robust solution for enterprise storage needs. Its substantial capacity, efficient performance, and advanced security features make it an ideal choice for organizations seeking reliable and secure data storage solutions to support their critical applications and data-intensive workloads.

General Information
Brand Western Digital
Part Number WUH721818ALE6L1
Series Ultrastar DC HC550
Technical Information
Capacity 18TB
Form Factor 3.5-inch
Physical Characteristics
Condition Refurbished
Weight 1.76
Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly Yes


Product Description

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 WUH721818ALE6L1 is a high-capacity hard disk drive (HDD) tailored for enterprise storage solutions. With an expansive 18 terabyte (TB) capacity, it effectively addresses the growing demands for data storage in data centers and enterprise environments. Operating at a spindle speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM), the drive ensures efficient data retrieval and consistent performance. The 6Gb/s SATA interface provides dependable data transfer rates suitable for a variety of applications. Equipped with a substantial 512 megabyte (MB) cache, this HDD enhances data processing efficiency, reducing latency and improving overall system responsiveness. Additionally, the Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) feature with Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Enterprise compliance offers robust data security, ensuring that sensitive information is protected against unauthorized access. Designed with a 3.5-inch form factor, it is compatible with standard enterprise storage systems, facilitating straightforward integration.

Key Features

  • High Storage Capacity: 18 TB to meet extensive data storage requirements.

  • Efficient Performance: 7,200 RPM spindle speed for reliable data access.

  • Secure Data Protection: SED with TCG Enterprise compliance for enhanced security.

  • Large Cache: 512 MB cache to optimize data processing and reduce latency.

  • Standardized Form Factor: 3.5-inch design for easy integration into existing systems.

  • Advanced Recording Technology: Utilizes Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording for improved performance.

  • Enhanced Reliability: Features a projected 2.5 million hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) for dependable operation.

  • Power Efficiency: HelioSeal design contributes to lower power consumption per terabyte.

This HDD is engineered for demanding applications such as cloud storage, high-density data centers, and bulk storage solutions, offering a blend of capacity, performance, and security to meet modern data storage challenges.


Use Cases

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 18TB hard drive is optimized for enterprise environments requiring high-capacity and secure storage solutions. It is particularly suited for data centers and IT infrastructures handling intensive workloads where data integrity, encryption, and sustained performance are critical.

How It's Used:

  • Deployed in large-scale data centers to support virtualization and cloud storage platforms with demanding read/write operations.
  • Integrated into storage clusters for enterprise IT departments requiring scalable and secure archival of sensitive data.
  • Utilized in remote office servers where reliable and encrypted local storage is essential for compliance and data protection.
  • Implemented in content delivery networks (CDNs) for efficient caching and distribution of large media files.
  • Employed in backup and disaster recovery systems to ensure high-capacity, tamper-resistant data retention.

This hard drive’s combination of large capacity, consistent 7,200 RPM performance, and built-in encryption supports efficient data management and enhances security postures within complex IT operations. Its design facilitates scalability and reliability across diverse enterprise storage architectures.


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WUH721818ALE6L1 HGST 18TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
WUH721818ALE6L1 HGST 18TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
$591.00