Overview
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC SS530 is a high-capacity enterprise SSD engineered for mission-critical data center, cloud, virtualization, and storage array deployments. Featuring 15.36TB of storage, a dual-port 12Gb/s SAS interface, Read Intensive (RI) endurance, and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) security, this drive delivers the reliability, performance, and security required for enterprise-class environments.
Key Features
- 15.36TB Enterprise Capacity
- 12Gb/s Dual-Port SAS Interface
- Read Intensive (RI) Workload Rating
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
- TCG Enterprise & FIPS Encryption
- 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
- 15mm Drive Height
- Enterprise 3D TLC NAND Flash
- High Availability Dual-Port Architecture
- Designed for Servers, Storage Arrays, and Data Centers
Performance Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Capacity |
15.36TB |
| Interface |
SAS 12Gb/s Dual-Port |
| Form Factor |
2.5" SFF |
| Height |
15mm |
| Sequential Read Speed |
Up to 2,150 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed |
Up to 2,120 MB/s |
| Random Read Performance |
Up to 440,000 IOPS |
| Random Write Performance |
Up to 100,000 IOPS |
| Endurance Class |
Read Intensive (RI) |
| Drive Writes Per Day |
1 DWPD |
| NAND Type |
3D TLC |
Security Features
The WUSTR1515ASS205 configuration is a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED). The "205" security suffix identifies a hardware-encrypted model supporting:
- TCG Enterprise Security
- FIPS-Compliant Encryption
- Secure Data Sanitization
- Enterprise Data Protection
This makes the drive well suited for organizations with strict security and compliance requirements.
Server & Storage Compatibility
This SSD is designed for systems that support:
- 2.5" SAS SSDs
- 15mm drive height
- SAS 12Gb/s backplanes
- Dual-port SAS connectivity
- Enterprise SAS RAID controllers
Commonly compatible platforms include:
Dell PowerEdge Servers
- PowerEdge R640
- PowerEdge R740
- PowerEdge R740xd
- PowerEdge R750
- PowerEdge R760
- PowerEdge R840
- PowerEdge R940
- PowerEdge MX Series
- Dell EMC Storage Arrays supporting 12G SAS SSDs
HPE ProLiant Servers
- ProLiant DL360 Gen10 / Gen10 Plus
- ProLiant DL380 Gen10 / Gen10 Plus
- ProLiant DL560 Gen10
- ProLiant DL580 Gen10
- Apollo Systems with SAS SSD support
- HPE Alletra and Primera systems supporting SAS drives
Lenovo ThinkSystem
- SR630
- SR650
- SR655
- SR850
- SR950
Cisco UCS
- UCS C220
- UCS C240
- UCS S-Series Storage Servers
Enterprise Storage Arrays
- Dell EMC Unity
- Dell EMC PowerStore
- Dell EMC SC Series
- HPE MSA
- HPE 3PAR
- NetApp systems with certified SAS SSD support
- IBM Storage Arrays supporting 12Gb SAS SSDs
Ideal Applications
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Hypervisor & Virtualization Platforms
- Software-Defined Storage
- SQL & Database Environments
- Enterprise File Storage
- Content Repositories
- Backup Repositories
- Read-Intensive Analytics Workloads
- High-Capacity Data Center Storage
Specifications
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Manufacturer: Western Digital
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Product Family: Ultrastar DC SS530
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Model Number: WUSTR1515ASS205
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Part Number: 0B40380
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Capacity: 15.36TB
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Interface: SAS 12Gb/s Dual-Port
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Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
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Drive Height: 15mm
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NAND Flash: 3D TLC
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Endurance Rating: 1 DWPD
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Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
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Encryption: SED / TCG Enterprise / FIPS
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Port Configuration: Dual-Port SAS
Package Includes
- (1) Western Digital Ultrastar DC SS530 15.36TB SAS SSD
- Model: WUSTR1515ASS205
- Part Number: 0B40380
Note: This is a 15mm enterprise SAS SSD. Please verify that your server, storage array, drive tray, backplane, and RAID controller support 2.5-inch 15mm SAS drives before purchasing. The model WUSTR1515ASS205 is confirmed as a Read Intensive (RI) 1 DWPD drive and a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with TCG Enterprise and FIPS encryption support.
