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Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems and data centers.
Quality and reliability with up to 2.5M hours MTBF(3) to help you store your data with confidence.
Optimize your storage for your business with a full portfolio of enterprise-class WD Gold HDDs in capacities up to 24TB(1). | (1) 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment
Peace of Mind with Data Recovery: Complimentary 3 year Rescue Data Recovery Services for a hassle-free, zero-cost data recovery experience
High Performance: All-CMR (conventional magnetic recording) portfolio enables consistent, industry-leading 24×7 performance allowing users to access data anytime, anywhere
Class-Leading Dependability: Up to 550TB/year workload rating, 2.5M hours MTBF, and 5-year limited warranty for unparalleled total cost of ownership (TCO)
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Peace of Mind with Data Recovery: Complimentary 3 year Rescue Data Recovery Services for a hassle-free, zero-cost data recovery experience
High Performance: All-CMR (conventional magnetic recording) portfolio enables consistent, industry-leading 24×7 performance allowing users to access data anytime, anywhere
Class-Leading Dependability: Up to 550TB/year workload rating, 2.5M hours MTBF, and 5-year limited warranty for unparalleled total cost of ownership (TCO)
Supports up to 300TB/yr workload rate(2) | (2) Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
Enhanced reliability with 3D Active Balance Plus technology and error recovery controls with NASware 3.0 technology
Available in capacities ranging from 2 to 22TB(1) with support for NAS systems with up to 24 bays | (1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
Store up to 24TB* for archiving photos, videos, music, important and historical documents, and more (*1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.)