Name: WUH722016CLE6L4 Western Digital Ultrastar 16TB 7.2K RPM SATA HDD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WUH722016CLE6L4
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 16TB hard drive delivers high-capacity enterprise storage with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed. It uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface and includes a 512MB cache buffer, employing 512e sector format in a standard 3.5-inch form factor suited for data center environments.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital

Technical Information
Capacity	16TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Enterprise,Servers,Data Center
MTBF	2,500,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

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

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

Product Description
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 16TB hard drive is designed to provide substantial storage capacity with consistent rotational speed. It caters to environments requiring expansive data retention, leveraging a 3.5-inch form factor suitable for many enterprise storage systems. Typically deployed in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures, this drive serves IT professionals managing large-scale storage arrays and archival solutions. Key Features 16TB storage capacity for extensive data archival 7,200 RPM rotational speed balancing access speed and reliability SATA 6Gb/s interface compatible with standard SATA connections 512MB cache buffer aiding in managing data flow efficiency 512e sector size supporting enhanced format for compatibility This hard drive offers sizable capacity combined with a stable rotational speed and interface compatibility, making it suitable for use where large data volumes must be stored reliably. Its design supports integration into standard 3.5-inch drive bays, facilitating deployment in common enterprise hardware setups.

Use Cases
This hard drive is typically used in data centers and enterprise environments requiring large capacity storage for archival, backup, or bulk data applications. It fits workloads where steady data access and compatibility with SATA infrastructure are necessary. How It's Used: Storage arrays in enterprise data centers needing multi-terabyte capacity Backup and archival systems requiring large, reliable volumes Standard SATA-based server and storage chassis installations Bulk data storage for industries managing extensive records Environments that require 3.5-inch form factor drives for compatibility Overall, this drive serves as a foundational storage component in setups where capacity and consistent rotational speed are important, supporting the core function of persistent data storage in enterprise IT infrastructures.

FAQ's
What interface does the WUH722016CLE6L4 use? This Western Digital Ultrastar model uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, compatible with standard SATA connections in enterprise storage systems. What is the capacity of the Ultrastar DC HC555 drive? The drive provides 16TB of storage capacity, suitable for large-scale data storage and archival needs in data centers. What is the rotational speed of this hard drive? The Ultrastar DC HC555 operates at 7,200 RPM, balancing data access speed with operational stability for enterprise applications. What cache size does the drive have? It includes a 512MB cache to help manage data transfers and improve overall performance during read/write operations. What form factor is the WUH722016CLE6L4 compatible with? This model is designed as a 3.5-inch hard drive, fitting standard enterprise drive bays and storage enclosures. What does the 512e sector size mean? The 512e format emulates 512-byte sectors on a physical 4K sector drive, ensuring compatibility with systems expecting traditional sector sizes.