Hard Drive Western Digital 24TB 3.5 inch SAS DC HC580

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 24TB 3.5" SAS hard drive is a high-capacity enterprise HDD designed for data center storage. With OptiNAND technology, a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 512 MB cache, this 24TB 3.5" drive delivers large-capacity storage in a standard footprint and is optimized for power- and space-constrained environments.

Advantages

OptiNAND combined with energy-assisted magnetic recording (EAMR), a triple-stage actuator (TSA) and HelioSeal construction enables higher areal density and improved capacity on a 10-disk CMR design while maintaining low power consumption. ArmorCache, supported by OptiNAND, provides enterprise-class protection against power loss and improves write performance when cache is disabled. The drive is engineered for data center reliability with a projected MTBF of 2.5 million hours and support for heavy workloads.

Suitable for

• High-density data center storage racks
• Enterprise backup and archiving systems
• Storage arrays and servers requiring 3.5" SAS drives
• Workloads with up to 550 TB/year duty cycle

Key specifications

• Capacity: 24,000 GB (24 TB)
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: SAS
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 512 MB
• MTBF (projected): 2,500,000 hours
• Weight: 0.67 kg
• Model: Ultrastar DC HC580 (Western Digital)

How to use

Install the Ultrastar DC HC580 in a compatible 3.5" drive bay with a SAS capable controller or backplane. Ensure the server or storage enclosure firmware supports high-capacity drives and follow standard hot-swap or cold-install procedures as appropriate. Format and configure the drive within your RAID controller or storage OS according to your performance and redundancy requirements, and verify firmware compatibility if using advanced features such as power-loss protection.

Recommendations

Use this drive in data center or enterprise storage environments that require high capacity and sustained workload capability. Monitor temperature and power conditions in the enclosure, deploy in compatible racks or arrays, and follow Western Digital's firmware and maintenance guidance for optimal reliability.