Name: WUH722424ALE604 Western Digital Ultrastar 24TB 7.2K RPM SATA HDD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WUH722424ALE604
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 24TB hard drive offers a substantial storage solution with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and 512MB cache to support enterprise data environments. Its SATA 6Gb/s interface and 512e sector format make it compatible with many systems requiring large-capacity 3.5-inch drives.

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	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Enterprise, Data Center, Servers
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

Product Description
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 24TB hard drive is designed to provide substantial storage for enterprise environments that require large-scale data management. It operates at 7,200 RPM and uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, making it suitable for systems that support this standard. This 3.5-inch drive integrates a 512MB cache to facilitate efficient data processing. This hard drive is typically deployed in data centers, cloud storage solutions, and enterprise servers where high-capacity storage combined with consistent performance is necessary. IT professionals managing large datasets or archival systems find this model useful. Key Features 24TB capacity accommodating extensive data archives 7,200 RPM rotational speed for steady operation SATA 6Gb/s interface ensuring compatibility with common enterprise systems 512MB cache size supporting data management efficiency 512e sector configuration optimizing compatibility with various operating systems In practical terms, this drive supports large-scale storage needs while fitting into standard 3.5-inch drive bays. Its design meets the demands of enterprise workloads that require high-capacity storage with stable data transfer characteristics.

Use Cases
This hard drive is commonly used in enterprise data centers and cloud storage platforms where storing large volumes of data is critical. It fits well in environments that demand 24TB capacity and SATA interface support for various workloads. How It's Used: Archival storage in enterprise data centers requiring high-capacity drives Cloud storage infrastructure supporting large-scale file systems Backup solutions for organizations needing extensive disk space Server environments where SATA 6Gb/s interface drives are standard Data archival where 3.5-inch form factor compatibility is essential This model serves as a foundational storage component in systems prioritizing capacity and compatibility with existing SATA-based enterprise infrastructure. It supports steady data access in large-volume environments without introducing unsupported performance or use claims.

FAQ's
What interface does the WUH722424ALE604 support? The WUH722424ALE604 supports a SATA 6Gb/s interface, allowing connection to systems with corresponding SATA ports for data transfer. What is the spindle speed of this Ultrastar drive? This drive operates at 7,200 RPM, which defines the rotational speed of its platters for data read/write operations. What cache size does this hard drive have? The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 24TB drive includes a 512MB cache to facilitate temporary data storage during transfers. What is the sector size configuration of this drive? The drive uses a 512e sector size, which emulates 512-byte sectors while physically storing data in 4KB sectors. What form factor does the WUH722424ALE604 use? This hard drive has a 3.5-inch form factor, compatible with standard enterprise server and storage chassis bays designed for this size. Is this drive suitable for consumer desktop PCs? The drive is designed for enterprise use; while physically compatible with 3.5-inch bays, it is intended for data center and server environments rather than consumer desktop systems.