SanDisk
WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise Hard Drive
Elevate your data storage with the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive. Engineered for demanding enterprise environments, this drive offers massive 16TB capacity with reliable CMR technology and advanced Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording. Its HelioSeal design ensures superior power efficiency, while the 7200 RPM speed and 512MB cache provide consistent performance. Built for exceptional reliability with a 2.5 million hour MTBF, it's the ideal solution for servers and critical data applications requiring sustained operation and robust data integrity.
$539.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
902
/ 2796
#902 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Capacity
16
/ TB
Who it's for
- High Storage Density
- Enterprise-Grade Reliability
- Optimized Sustained Performance
Who should skip it
- High Initial Cost
- Increased Operational Noise
- Higher Power Consumption
Key Specs
Capacity
16TB
Rotational Speed
7200 RPM
Interface
SATA 6.0Gb/s
Cache Size
512MB
Form Factor
3.5 inch
Intended Use
Server
Shock Resistant
False
Hardware Encryption Support
False
Features
- Massive 16TB enterprise-grade storage
- Reliable CMR technology for broad compatibility
- Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording innovation
- Precision Triple Stage Actuator
- Power-efficient HelioSeal design
- Exceptional 2.5M hours MTBF reliability
- Fast 7200 RPM rotational speed
- Large 512MB cache for performance
What customers say
Customers highly value the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB drive for its exceptional reliability and massive capacity, making it ideal for enterprise and prosumer storage solutions like servers and NAS arrays. Its enterprise grade build quality ensures consistent performance during demanding 24/7 operation, justifying the higher price point for users prioritizing data integrity. While its performance meets expectations for large file transfers, users note that this powerful drive runs louder and generates more heat than standard desktop alternatives, requiring proper cooling. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, recognizing this drive as a dependable, high capacity workhorse for critical applications.
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