WUH721816ALN604 | Supermicro Gen 5 Tray Included
Upgrade your server storage with the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 WUH721816ALN604, a high-capacity enterprise-class hard drive built for data centers, cloud infrastructure, virtualization environments, and enterprise storage applications. This 16TB SATA 6Gb/s hard drive delivers reliable performance, exceptional durability, and 24/7 operation for demanding workloads.
This listing includes a Supermicro Gen 5 3.5" hot-swap drive tray, making it ready for installation in compatible Supermicro server and storage systems.
Key Features
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Capacity: 16TB
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Model: WUH721816ALN604
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Series: Ultrastar DC HC550
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Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
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Form Factor: 3.5" LFF (Large Form Factor)
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Speed: 7200 RPM
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Cache: 512MB
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Recording Technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
- Enterprise-Class Reliability
- 24/7 Continuous Operation
- Helium-Sealed (HelioSeal) Design
- Includes Supermicro Gen 5 Drive Tray
Designed for Enterprise Environments
The Ultrastar DC HC550 is engineered for:
- Supermicro Servers
- Enterprise Storage Arrays
- Data Centers
- Cloud Platforms
- Virtualization Environments
- Backup and Archival Storage
- NAS and SAN Applications
Supermicro Compatibility
This drive includes a Supermicro Gen 5 3.5" hot-swap tray and is compatible with many Supermicro servers and storage systems utilizing Gen 5 drive carriers.
Compatible with most Supermicro:
- 3.5" Hot-Swap Bays
- Storage Servers
- JBOD Enclosures
- Enterprise Chassis
Important Drive Information
- This model is a 4Kn (4K Native) enterprise drive.
- Requires operating systems and storage controllers that support 4Kn sector formatting.
- Supports SATA Power Disable (PWDIS) technology.
- Intended for enterprise servers and storage platforms.
Reliability Specifications
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MTBF: 2.5 Million Hours
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Workload Rating: Up to 550TB Per Year
- Designed for 24x7 Enterprise Operations
- HelioSeal® Technology for Lower Power Consumption and Improved Reliability
Included
- Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive (WUH721816ALN604)
- Supermicro Gen 5 3.5" Hot-Swap Drive Tray
Please verify compatibility with your server, storage controller, and operating system before purchase. This is an enterprise 4Kn hard drive intended for compatible server and storage environments.