WD Ultrastar HC555 18TB 3.5" SATA HDD Hard Drive - Server Storage Solution
Is your server bursting at the seams? Give it room to breathe with 18TB of Ultrastar muscle!
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Meet the Western Digital Ultrastar HC555 - the storage heavyweight ready to tackle the most demanding data centre workloads, 24/7. With a massive 18TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, this drive isn't just about size - it's about smart, energy-efficient storage engineered for enterprise environments where reliability isn't a luxury, but a necessity. Harnessing the power of ePMR and HelioSeal technology, the HC555 offers outstanding performance, whisper-quiet operation, and one of the industry's lowest power profiles. Whether you're expanding cloud infrastructure, powering a large-scale NAS, or managing multi-user data environments, the Ultrastar HC555 grows with your needs, all while slashing your total cost of ownership. Rely on Western Digital's proven technology, fortified against shock and vibration, for rock-solid uptime and data integrity that won't let you down.
Features
- Massive 18TB Capacity - Store more data, scale effortlessly
- Energy-Assisted PMR - Grow storage density while cutting operational costs
- HelioSeal Technology - Low power consumption, cooler operation
- Triple-Stage Actuator (TSA) - Precision head positioning for higher reliability
- Vibration & Shock Protection - Built-in sensors safeguard your data
- Enterprise-Class Reliability - 2.5 million hour MTBF, 5-year warranty
- Broad Compatibility - Works with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux
- Seamless Integration - Quick qualification and deployment into existing systems
Specifications
- Model Number: 0B48723
- Capacity: 18TB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: SATA
- Transfer Rate: Up to 269MB/s
- Recording Technology: Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR)
- Cache Size: 512MB
- Security: Secure Erase (SE)
- Operating Temperature: 5 C to 60 C
- Non-Operating Temperature: -40 C to 70 C
- Dimensions: 147mm x 101.6mm x 26.1mm
- Certifications: BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL
- MTBF: 2.5 million hours
- Compatibility: Windows, Windows Server, Linux
What's in the box
1 x Western Digital Ultrastar HC555 18TB Data Centre HDD (Model: 0B48723)