HDD Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 22 TB 3.5 inch SAS 7200 RPM 512 MB buffer

Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 enterprise 3.5" HDD with 22 TB capacity and SAS interface. The drive provides a sustained transfer rate up to 291 MiB/s, 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 512 MB buffer. Designed for server and workstation use, it offers an average latency of 4.16 ms, a workload rate limit of 550 TB/year and an MTBF of 2,500,000 hours. Power requirements are 5 V and 12 V with idle power consumption of 5.5 W and read/write consumption of 8.5 W. The drive comes with a five-year warranty.

Advantages

The Ultrastar DC HC580 combines high capacity and enterprise-class reliability in a 3.5" form factor. Its large 22 TB capacity and 512 MB cache support sustained high transfer rates, while a 7200 RPM spindle speed and low average latency enable consistent performance for demanding workloads. Extended MTBF and a defined annual workload limit make it suitable for continuous server operation. Compatibility with Windows and Linux is provided.

Suitable for

• Database and large-scale storage servers
• Virtualization hosts and hyperconverged infrastructure
• Backup and archival systems requiring high capacity
• Workstations handling large data sets or media projects

Key specifications

• Form factor: 3.5"
• Capacity: 22 TB
• Interface: SAS
• Rotation speed: 7200 RPM
• Buffer (cache) size: 512 MB
• Sustained transfer rate: up to 291 MiB/s
• Average latency: 4.16 ms
• Workload rate limit: 550 TB/year
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
• Operating voltage: 5 V / 12 V
• Power consumption (idle): 5.5 W; (read/write): 8.5 W
• Operating temperature: 5–60 °C; Storage temperature: -40–70 °C
• Operating shock: 40 G; Non-operating shock: 200 G
• Dimensions (H×W×D): 26.1 × 101.6 × 147 mm
• Weight: 670 g

How to use

Install the 3.5" SAS drive into a compatible server or workstation bay following the system vendor's instructions. Ensure the host supports SAS connectivity and sufficient power rails (5 V and 12 V). Format and partition the drive in the operating system of choice (Windows or Linux) and integrate it into storage configurations such as RAID, JBOD, or as a standalone volume according to your storage design. Observe antistatic precautions and secure mounting to minimize vibration.

Recommendations

Use the Ultrastar DC HC580 in environments with adequate cooling and vibration control. Monitor drive health regularly and provision storage configurations that respect the 550 TB/year workload rating to ensure longevity. Maintain backups and follow firmware and system vendor guidance for enterprise deployments.