HDD Western Digital 16 TB 3.5 inch SAS3 Ultrastar DC HC555

Ultrastar Data Center HC555 hard drives are engineered to provide large capacity, reliable performance and compatibility for 24×7 multi-user data center workloads. These helium-filled drives use proven hardware platforms combined with energy-assisted perpendicular magnetic recording (ePMR) and a Triple-Stage Actuator to increase storage density while keeping power consumption low. Designed for rapid qualification and seamless integration, the HC555 family targets high-intensity workloads with field-proven reliability and a projected 2.5 million-hour MTBF.

Advantages

The HC555 line delivers high capacity per drive with lower total cost of ownership through ePMR technology, improved tracks-per-inch via the Triple-Stage Actuator and a low power profile enabled by HelioSeal® helium sealing. Built on established hardware designs, these drives simplify qualification and deployment for existing data center environments. Integrated Rotation Vibration sensors and multi-axis shock sensors maintain performance and protect data under vibration and shock conditions.

Key specifications

• Drive family: Ultrastar Data Center HC555
• Recording technology: energy-assisted perpendicular magnetic recording (ePMR)
• Helium-sealed design: HelioSeal®
• Actuator: Triple-Stage Actuator (TSA)
• Reliability: projected 2.5 million-hour MTBF
• Vibration and shock protection: Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors and multi-axis shock sensors

How to use

Install the HC555 drives into compatible 24×7 data center storage enclosures following the server or storage array manufacturer’s installation and handling instructions. Ensure firmware compatibility and perform drive qualification tests as required by your environment. Monitor drive health using available SMART attributes and vendor tools, and plan for integration into existing storage tiers to take advantage of the drive’s high capacity and low power characteristics.

Recommendations

Use these drives in enterprise data center environments where high-capacity, low-power, continuously operating storage is required. Validate compatibility with your storage controller and perform standard qualification procedures before large-scale deployment.