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Western Digital 16TB WD Gold Enterprise Class Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD161KRYZ

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Capacity: 16 TB


Features

  • Available in 1TB to 20TB capacities. | 1As used for storage capacity, 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
  • Designed to handle workloads up to 550TB2 per year | 2Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred X (8760 / recorded power-on hours)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
  • Vibration protection technology for improved performance
  • HelioSeal technology delivers high capacities with a low power draw (12TB and above)
  • Energy-assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) and triple-stage actuator (TSA) (in 16TB capacities and above)

Description

Conquer tough workloads with enterprise-class WD Gold HDDs. Available in 1TB to 18TB capacities, this highly reliable solution for demanding storage environments provides up to 2.5M hours MTBF, vibration protection technology and a low power draw thanks to HelioSeal technology [for 12TB and above]. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class data centers and storage systems, the WD Gold SATA HDD delivers the world-class performance you expect from Western Digital hard drives.

Digital Storage Capacity: 16000 GB


Hard Disk Interface: Serial ATA-600


Connectivity Technology: SATA


Brand: Western Digital


Special Feature: Shock Resistant


Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 Inches


Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk


Compatible Devices: Server, Storage System


Installation Type: Internal Hard Drive


Color: Gold


Digital Storage Capacity: 16000 GB


Hard Disk Interface: Serial ATA-600


Connectivity Technology: SATA


Additional Features: Shock Resistant


Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 Inches


Compatible Devices: Server, Storage System


Hard Disk Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM


Specific Uses For Product: Business


Read Speed: 262 Megabytes Per Second


Media Speed: 250-260 MB/s


Cache Memory Installed Size: 512


Data Transfer Rate: 262 Megabits Per Second


Form Factor: 3.5-inch


Hardware Connectivity: SATA 6.0 Gb/s


Hardware Platform: Mac, PC


Hard-Drive Size: 16 TB


Item Weight: 0.67 Kilograms


Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness: 9"L x 6"W x 3"Th


Number of Items: 1


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Brand: Western Digital


Model Number: WD161KRYZ


Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk


Built-In Media: WD Gold HDD


Model Name: WD Gold


Manufacturer: Western Digital


Global Trade Identification Number: 57


UPC: 718037872957


Mfr Part Number: WD161KRYZ


Item Type Name: Hard Drive


Warranty Description: 5-year limited manufacturer


Installation Type: Internal Hard Drive


Color: Gold


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