Brand: Western Digital · SKU: WUH721816ALE6L1 · MPN: WUH721816ALE6L1 · Category: Storage
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 WUH721816ALE6L1 is a high-capacity 16TB enterprise-grade hard disk drive designed for the most demanding data center environments. As the industry's first commercial implementation of Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) technology, it provides superior storage density and performance. This drive features HelioSeal technology, which replaces the air inside the drive with helium to reduce turbulence and power consumption. With a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a large 512MB cache, it delivers fast and reliable data access. The WUH721816ALE6L1 model includes Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology (TCG Enterprise) for enhanced data security without performance degradation. It is built for 24/7 operation with a 2.5 million hour MTBF rating and a workload rating of up to 550TB per year, making it ideal for cloud storage, big data analytics, and high-density RAID arrays.
| MTBF | 2,500,000 Hours |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Cache Size | 512MB |
| Encryption | Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), TCG Enterprise |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Sector Format | 512e |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Workload Rating | 550TB/year |
| Recording Technology | Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) / EAMR |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.6 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 6.5 Watts |
| Warranty | 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty |
| Weight | 1.52 lbs |
| Dimensions | 1.02 x 4.00 x 5.79 inches |
An enterprise-grade 16TB HDD featuring HelioSeal and EAMR technology for maximum efficiency, capacity, and reliability in data center applications.
Yes, this Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive (SED) (WUH721816ALE6L1) is 100% genuine Western Digital hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive (SED) includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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