Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" SAS

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Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" SAS

Designed for cloud and hyperscale data centres, the Ultrastar DC HC550 delivers an exceptional combination of massive capacity and industry-leading reliability, giving you the lowest total cost of ownership for your most demanding storage environments. With 16 TB of space in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, this drive reduces the number of units needed, saving on power, cooling, and rack footprint while maintaining the high performance that enterprise applications require.

- 16 TB capacity using Western Digital’s energy-assisted perpendicular magnetic recording (ePMR) technology for higher areal density and lower cost per terabyte

- SAS interface (12 Gb/s) ensures robust, enterprise-grade connectivity with dual-port support for high availability

- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers consistent, high-speed data access for mixed workloads

- 512 MB cache buffer optimises read and write performance, reducing latency during heavy I/O

- Helium-sealed drive design reduces internal friction, enabling lower power consumption and quieter operation

- 2.5 million hours mean time between failures (MTBF) for exceptional long-term reliability in 24/7 operation

- Advanced format 512e sector technology for broad compatibility with modern operating systems and RAID controllers

- Rated for 550 TB per year workload, making it ideal for both online transaction processing and large-scale analytics

Backed by Western Digital’s proven Ultrastar heritage, the HC550 is the smart choice for scaling your data infrastructure without compromising on performance or longevity.

GTIN: 8717306633307