WD HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM 3.5-inch

Product Overview

YUNLINK is proud to offer the Western Digital HC550 16TB Enterprise-class Hard Drive (Model: WUH721816ALE6L4). Engineered for 24/7 operation, this drive is built to deliver uncompromising performance and exceptional reliability for demanding storage environments. Featuring WD's proprietary HelioSeal technology, a massive 512MB cache, and a 7200 RPM spindle speed, the HC550 series is the ideal solution for capacity-optimized enterprise storage systems, NAS appliances, and cloud data centers.

As your trusted IT equipment partner, YUNLINK ensures direct sourcing of genuine components, providing you with competitive pricing, stable supply, and expert support for your infrastructure projects.

Key Features & Benefits

• Massive 16TB Capacity: Store more data per drive to maximize rack space efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) in large-scale deployments.

• Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Designed and tested for 24/7/365 operation with an annual workload rating of up to 550 TB/year and a 2.5M hours MTBF, ensuring long-term stability for critical data.

• HelioSeal Technology: WD's innovative helium-sealed design reduces internal friction and power consumption, allowing for higher areal density and improved thermal efficiency.

• Consistent Performance: Features a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 512MB cache, and a SATA 6Gb/s interface for balanced and sustained read/write performance suitable for sequential workloads.

• Advanced Data Integrity: Equipped with OptiNAND™ technology, which integrates a flash chip on the drive PCB to improve metadata handling, enabling faster access times and enhanced reliability.

Detailed Specifications

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Why Choose This Drive?

• For Scale-Out Storage: Perfect for hyperscale environments, object storage, and distributed file systems where capacity density is key.

• For Business NAS: An excellent choice for multi-bay NAS systems (e.g., Synology, QNAP) used for backup, archiving, and shared network storage.

• For Data Center Deployment: Its high reliability and power efficiency make it suitable for bulk storage in servers and JBOD arrays.

Why Buy from YUNLINK?

At YUNLINK CO., LIMITED, we are specialists in enterprise IT infrastructure. When you purchase from us, you gain more than just a product:

• Authenticity Guaranteed: We source directly from authorized channels, ensuring you receive genuine Western Digital components.

• Stock Availability: We maintain strategic inventory to support your project timelines and urgent needs.

• Expert Support: Our team can assist with compatibility checks and integration guidance for your specific server or storage solution.

• Competitive Value: Our efficient supply chain allows us to offer enterprise-grade hardware at market-competitive prices.

Warranty

Limited Warranty: 1 Year

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