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

WD GOLD™ ENTERPRISE CLASS SATA HDD 16TB

Conquer tough workloads with enterprise-class WD Gold™ HDDs. Available in 1TB to 18TB1 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 . 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.

• Conquer tough workloads with enterprise-grade WD Gold HDDs. Available in 1TB to 18TB capacities. | As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.
• Enhanced reliability with up to 2.5M hours MTBF
• Specifically designed for use in enterprise-grade data centers and storage systems
• Improve performance with our vibration protection technology
• Get peace of mind with a 5-year limited warranty

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Beyond Expectations

WD Gold™ hard drives are performance-optimized for heavy application workloads, whether you need 1TB or 18TB1. The WD Gold HDD’s wide capacity range solves for the most demanding storage environments.

Enhanced Reliability

With up to 2.5M hours MTBF, WD Gold™ hard drives deliver enhanced levels of dependability and durability.

A World-Class Performer

Delivering excellent service to any storage environment, WD Gold™ hard drives are designed to handle workloads up to 550TB2 per year – among the highest of any 3.5-inch hard drive.

Vibration Protection

WD Gold™ has sophisticated monitoring electronics that help correct linear and rotational vibrations in real time using enhanced vibration protection technology for improved performance in high-vibration environments.

Play Well With Others

Broadly compatible with most PC and major enterprise operating systems. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-grade data centers and storage systems.

Leading The Way

Energy Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) technology enables higher media precision and increases areal density. The Triple State Actuator (TSA) enhances the accuracy of head-positioning and delivers better performance and data integrity to also increase areal density. Both technologies are available only in 16TB1 capacities and above.

5-Year Limited Warranty

Every WD Gold™ HDD comes with a 5-year limited warranty, so you can be confident in your storage.