Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM

Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM

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Ultrastar DC HC500 SeriesHigh Capacity for Massive Data and Lower Total Cost of OwnershipDriving Up Capacity and Driving Down TCO for Cloud and Hyperscale Data CentersThe breadth and depth of Big Data is driving the universal need for higher capacities across a broad spectrum of applications and workloads. Laying the foundation for a worry-free data center. Western Digital delivers the capacity to conquer the data explosion with the Ultrastar DC HC500 series of hard disk drives (HDDs). The DC HC500 series is designed for public and private cloud environments where storage density and cost-efficient infrastructure is critical.The 18TB/16TB Ultrastar DC HC550 HDDs are the first commercial implementation of Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording technology and utilize the industry’s first Triple Stage Actuator. These technologies. integrated with HelioSeal on a 9-disk platform. deliver the highest areal density and unmatched Total Cost of Ownership for customer and market needs.Solves TCO Challenges- High CapacityUp to 18TB HDDs. drop-in ready for Big Data workloads- Low PowerUp to 61% lower idle W/TB than 10TB Ultrastar air-filled drives- More Reliable25% higher MTBF rating than air-filled HDDsContinuous Innovation for Highest Capacities and Lower TCOThe Ultrastar DC HC550 18TB CMR HDD and Ultrastar DC HC650 20TB SMR HDD are delivering industry leading capacity for the data center through a combination of new and proven technologies.Western Digital is the first to deliver Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) technology and a Triple Stage Actuator (TSA). These new technologies combined with further mechanical innovations and HelioSeal technology provide the industry’s highest capacities to enable data at scale with optimized TCO for data center architectures. while maintaining workload reliability and performance.

Full specifications

Marque Western Digital
Référence fabricant 0f38357
EAN 8717306633307

Overview of the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM

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What makes the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM stand out in 2026

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Performance and key features

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Design and ease of use

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Market price ranges in 2026

RangeIndicative price
Entry-levelUnder 384300 £
Mid-range384300 £ to 896710 £
High-endOver 896710 £

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Frequently asked questions about Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM

Is the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM worth its price in 2026?

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What warranty does the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM come with?

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM generally comes with a manufacturer warranty of 1 to 2 years depending on the retailer. In addition to the commercial warranty from Western Digital, statutory consumer rights apply to all purchases. Check the warranty conditions directly on the retailer's page before finalising your order.

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How does the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC550 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM compare to competitors in the SSD & disques durs category?

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