The WESTERN DIGITAL ULTRASTAR DC HC550 - 16TB HARD DISK is engineered for demanding enterprise environments, delivering advanced storage capabilities with groundbreaking technologies to meet modern data center demands.

Key Features at a Glance

  • CMR technology compatible with all capacity enterprise applications and environments.
  • Features industry-first Energy Assisted-Magnetic Recording technology.
  • Equipped with the industry's first Triple Stage Actuator.
  • HelioSeal design for outstanding power efficiency (Watts/TB).

Universal Compatibility for Enterprise

This hard disk leverages CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance across all capacity enterprise applications and environments. Its broad compatibility makes it a versatile choice for diverse data center needs.

Advanced Recording Technology

Experience cutting-edge data storage with the industry's first HDD to incorporate Energy Assisted-Magnetic Recording (EAMR) technology. This innovation contributes to enhanced data density and reliable performance for your data workloads.

Precision Performance with Triple Stage Actuator

Benefit from the precision and stability offered by the industry's first Triple Stage Actuator. This design optimizes head positioning, leading to improved accuracy and consistent operation for critical workloads and demanding applications.

Superior Power Efficiency

The HelioSeal design enables outstanding power efficiency, measured in Watts per terabyte. This advanced technology helps reduce operational costs and environmental impact in high-density data center deployments, offering long-term value.

Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Capacity 16TB
Form Factor 3.5-Inch
Connector SATA
Interface SATA
Transfer Rate Up to 262MB/s
Disk Speed (RPM) 7200 RPM
Recording Technology EAMR
Cache Size 512MB
Security SE
Warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty
Dimensions (L x W x H) 147mm x 101.6mm x 26.1mm
Weight 690g
Operating Temperature 5°C to 60°C
Non-Operating Temperature -40°C to 70°C
Drive 3.5"
Certifications BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What recording technology does the WESTERN DIGITAL ULTRASTAR DC HC550 use?

A: It utilizes CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology, compatible with all capacity enterprise applications and environments.

Q: Does this hard disk incorporate any new technologies?

A: Yes, it is the industry's first HDD with Energy Assisted-Magnetic Recording technology and the industry's first with a Triple Stage Actuator.

Q: How does the design of this hard disk contribute to efficiency?

A: It features a HelioSeal design, which delivers outstanding power efficiency (Watts per terabyte).

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