Western Digital WD 16TB HDD Ultrastar DC HC550 SATA 7200RPM 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive - WUH721816ALE6L0 (Renewed)

Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB (WUH721816ALE6L0) is a high-capacity enterprise hard drive engineered for data centers, cloud storage, and mission-critical workloads. Built with advanced energy-assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) technology and helium-sealed design, it delivers massive storage density, low power consumption, and exceptional reliability. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 512e sector format, and SATA 6Gb/s interface, this drive ensures consistent high performance for read-intensive and mixed workloads. Featuring a workload rating of up to 550TB per year and an MTBF of 2.5 million hours, it’s designed to meet the demands of hyperscale environments and enterprise-class storage arrays.

• Massive 16TB Capacity – Store more data with fewer drives, reducing rack space and overall TCO in enterprise deployments.
• Enterprise-Grade Reliability – MTBF rated at 2.5M hours with a workload capability of 550TB/year, ensuring long-term durability under heavy workloads.
• HelioSeal Technology – Helium-filled design lowers turbulence, enabling higher density, cooler operation, and improved power efficiency.
• Performance Optimized – 7200 RPM speed, SATA 6Gb/s interface, and large cache ensure consistent throughput for demanding applications.
• Advanced Recording Technology – Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) enhances areal density, delivering high capacity without sacrificing data integrity.