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Hard Drives/Solid State Drives
Overview
Internal hard drives with higher capacities and lower TCO
Data center decisions are driven by TCO. The Ultrastar DC HC550, with 14TB, 16TB & 18TB, play a leading role in reducing TCO.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Drives the Data Center Architecture
Data center decisions are driven by TCO. Higher capacity hard drives play a leading role in reducing TCO. An 18TB data center internal hard drive provides 29% more capacity in the same form factor as a 14TB HDD. Higher capacity HDDs enable data centers to lower CapEx by reducing supporting hardware and system level costs when compared to lower capacity drives. Helium-sealed, low power, high reliability drives reduce energy and maintenance costs, contributing to OpEx savings. For example, a data center using 18TB HDDs vs. 14TB HDDs can require 22% fewer racks while consuming 21% less power per TB at idle, resulting in significant overall TCO reduction for data center environments.
Raising the Capacity Bar with New Technologies
Ultrastar DC HC550 integrates a suite of technologies on a 9-disk platform to create a new class of HDDs. 18TB capacity is achieved by combining technologies that improve areal density working together with technologies that improve performance and reduce power consumption.
• The first internal hard drives in the industry to harness Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) technology improves writability and therefore increases areal density.
• The industry's first Triple Stage Actuator (TSA) enhances head-positioning accuracy, delivering better performance and increased areal density.
• HelioSeal® technology is the foundation for Western Digital's high capacity HDDs and this is the 6th generation of HelioSeal product. Western Digital has shipped >65 million HelioSeal products to date.
Warranty
Limited Warranty: 5 Year
About Western Digital
Western Digital has long been at the forefront of game changing innovations. From the invention of the first hard drive to recent advancements in 3D NAND our journey of innovation continues to inspire those who dare to think big. Western Digital, a leader in data infrastructure, creates environments for data to thrive. No matter how you follow your passion, you should be empowered and inspired by the data that surrounds you. The collective goal for our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, SanDisk® and SanDisk® Professional brands is to help you bridge the gap between aspiration and actualization. Together, we can create what’s next.
Highlights
With 14 TB capacity, you have ample space to store a vast number of images, extensive hours of video, or a large collection of songs
Delivers increased storage capacity with maximum performance, giving you the space you need without compromising speed
Enjoy rapid processing speeds with 512 MB cache buffer for enhanced performance
3.5" form factor ensures consistent performance, making it ideal for users who need dependable storage solutions in demanding environments
Provides expanded storage capacity with optimal efficiency, ensuring you have ample space for all your needs
Hard Drive features non-volatile memory, enhancing your PC storage needs
