Name: WUH722624AL5204 Western Digital 26TB 7.2K RPM SAS 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WUH722624AL5204
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC590 is a 26TB 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive that provides a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and utilizes a 12Gb/s SAS interface. It features a 512MB cache and supports 512e sector formatting, fitting into storage systems requiring high-capacity spinning disks optimized for demanding data environments.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital

Technical Information
Capacity	26TB
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/Datacenter,Servers,Storage Arrays
MTBF	2,500,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/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 HC590 WUH722624AL5204 is a high-capacity enterprise hard drive designed to store large volumes of data. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise storage systems where reliable archival and active data access are required. IT professionals and data storage specialists typically deploy this drive in servers and storage arrays to meet demanding workloads. Key Features 26TB storage capacity enabling extensive data retention 7,200 RPM rotational speed for balanced performance 12Gb/s SAS interface supporting high-throughput data transfer 512MB cache memory to optimize data handling 512e sector size ensuring compatibility with various storage systems This drive supports substantial data workloads typical in enterprise environments and offers a balance of capacity and speed suitable for large-scale storage infrastructure. Its design focuses on data integrity and system compatibility within 3.5-inch drive bays.

Use Cases
This drive is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, storage servers, and archival systems where large-scale, high-capacity storage is needed. It suits environments that require a balance between capacity and rotational speed for workload management. How It's Used: Data center bulk storage supporting large datasets Enterprise storage arrays requiring SAS connectivity Backup and archival systems needing long-term data retention Server environments balancing capacity and rotational speed Applications compatible with 3.5-inch form factor drives Overall, the Ultrastar DC HC590 serves as a foundational hard drive for organizations managing significant data volumes, integrating into storage solutions designed around 12Gb/s SAS interfaces and enterprise-grade operational requirements.

FAQ's
What interface does the WUH722624AL5204 support? This Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC590 model supports a 12Gb/s SAS interface, enabling high-throughput connectivity in enterprise storage systems. What is the spindle speed of this hard drive? The drive operates at 7,200 RPM, balancing data access speed and power consumption for enterprise workloads. What sector size does the Ultrastar DC HC590 use? This hard drive uses 512e sector formatting, which emulates 512-byte sectors on drives with 4K physical sectors, enhancing compatibility with various systems. Is this drive suitable for rack-mounted servers? Yes, it fits the 3.5-inch form factor commonly used in rack-mounted enterprise servers and storage arrays. What is the cache size of this hard drive? The WUH722624AL5204 includes 512MB of cache memory, which helps in managing data transfer efficiently. Who typically uses the Ultrastar DC HC590 drives? These drives are primarily used by IT professionals managing data centers, enterprise storage arrays, and archival systems requiring large capacity and SAS interface support.