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Western Digital Gold 16TB HDD - 7200rpm 3.5 inch SATA Internal

Gold, WD161KRYZ

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Description

Maximize your data center efficiency with the Western Digital Gold 16TB hard drive. Engineered for enterprise-class workloads, this internal 3.5-inch HDD provides the high-performance storage required for demanding environments. It is built to handle heavy application workloads and offers massive capacity to meet your most intensive storage needs. Reliability is at the core of the WD Gold series. With up to 2.5M hours MTBF, this drive delivers high levels of durability and dependability for mission-critical systems. The drive is designed to manage workloads up to 550TB per year, making it one of the most capable 3.5-inch drives available for continuous operation. To maintain peak performance in multi-drive setups, the WD Gold features sophisticated monitoring electronics. These systems help correct linear and rotational vibrations in real time, ensuring stable operation. Additionally, this 16TB model utilizes HelioSeal technology to maintain a low power draw, making it a smart choice for large-scale storage systems and professional data environments.

Key Features

Designed for heavy application workloads, this enterprise-class drive provides the performance and capacity needed for the most demanding storage environments.

Achieve high levels of dependability with up to 2.5M hours MTBF, ensuring long-term durability for your critical data.

Manage massive data requirements with a workload rating of up to 550TB per year, among the highest for 3.5-inch hard drives.

Maintain stable performance using sophisticated monitoring electronics that correct linear and rotational vibrations in real time.

Optimize power efficiency in large-scale setups thanks to HelioSeal technology, which helps maintain a low power draw.

Built specifically for enterprise-class data centers and professional storage systems seeking world-class Western Digital performance.

Product Specifications

Colour
Gold
Size
16 Tb
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
01 November 2020
Listed Since
27 May 2020

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