Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 18 TB 7200 RPM

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Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 18 TB 7200 RPM

Designed for enterprise data centres, this 18TB hard drive delivers the highest capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, allowing you to store massive amounts of data without increasing your physical footprint. It is the industry’s first drive to feature Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) technology, which enhances areal density and reliability, making it ideal for demanding cloud-scale and archival workloads.

Key features:

- Massive 18TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor – upgrade storage density without changing infrastructure

- Industry’s first Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) technology for superior data integrity and higher capacities

- Industry’s first Triple Stage Actuator (TSA) for precise read/write head positioning, improving performance in high-vibration environments

- 7200 RPM spindle speed for consistent sequential and random read/write performance

- HelioSeal technology for helium-filled drive, reducing power consumption and increasing reliability

- Designed for 24/7 continuous operation with a workload rate of up to 550TB per year

- 2.5 million-hour MTBF rating for long-term dependability

This drive combines groundbreaking engineering with proven enterprise endurance, making it the smart choice for scaling your storage efficiently.

GTIN: 8717306633321