Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III

Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III

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Capacities up to 20TB in standard 3.5-inch form factor. Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology. Superior reliability of field-proven hardware and firmware designs. Seamless integration with existing applications & environments. Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads with proven technology. Ultrastar Data Center HC555 hard drives are engineered to deliver the large capacity, strong performance and proven reliability needed to handle high-intensity workloads in 24×7 multi-user data center environments.. Handle Data Center Workloads with Proven Technology. The combination of field-proven hardware with the latest innovative technologies delivers the performance, capacity and reliability needed to handle high-intensity workloads in 24×7 multi-user data center environments.. Grow Capacity while Lowering Costs. Western Digital’s energy-assisted perpendicular magnetic recording (ePMR) technology enables customers to grow capacities while lowering TCO (total cost of ownership) including both $/TB and OpEx.. Rapid qualification and integration. Leveraging hardware designs from generations of highly successful products ensures easy qualification, seamless integration and rapid adoption by existing customers.. Reliability You Can Trust. Built off the same platform that is deployed in thousands of data centers around the world, these drives deliver superior dependability and field-proven reliability for hassle free data storage.. Increase Density with Low Power. Western Digital’s Triple-Stage Actuator (TSA) increases tracks-per-inch (TPI) while providing greater control over the actuator arm, enabling the highest capacities with low power.. Meet Eco Goals with Helium. The stable internal environment created by our HelioSeal® technology enables this high-capacity helium drive to deliver one of the lowest power profiles in the industry.. Protected Against Vibration & Shock. Disturbances caused by increased vibration are anticipated and proactively counteracted by Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors and subtle shock events are automatically detected by multi-axis shock sensors and compensated for with dynamic fly height technology to maintain performance and protect data.. Trusted Reliability, Quality and World-Class Support. As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital stands behind their Ultrastar hard drives with the assurance of a projected 2.5M-hour MTBF rating.. Features. Mean time between failures (MTBF). 2500000 h. Start/stop cycles. 600000. 24/7 operation. Yes. Average latency. 4.16 ms. HDD average transfer rate. 269 MB/s. HDD sustained transfer rate. 257 MiB/s. HDD interface transfer rate. 6 Gbit/s. Storage drive buffer size. 512 MB. Hot-swap. No. Component for. Server/workstation. Type. HDD. Interface. Serial ATA III. HDD size. 3.5". HDD speed. 7200 RPM. HDD capacity. 16 TB. Power. Operating voltage. 5 / 12 V. Power consumption (idle). 5.3 W. Power consumption (typical). 6.4 W. General. Product family. Ultrastar. Product series. DC HC555. Operational conditions. Non-operating shock. 250 G. Operating shock. 50 G. Non-operating vibration. 1.04 G. Operating vibration. 0.67 G. Storage temperature (T-T). -40 - 70 °C. Operating temperature (T-T). 5 - 60 °C. Weight & dimensions. Weight. 679 g. Height. 26.1 mm. Depth. 147 mm. Width. 101.6 mm. Other features. Warranty period. 5 year(s). leaflet

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Marque Western Digital
Référence fabricant 0b48722
EAN 0829686009493

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III in its market context in 2026

Choosing the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III means opting for the expertise of Western Digital in the Informatique category. Its price starting from £758.99 makes it a serious option on the market. Buyers interested in this brand also look at the Western Digital Red Pro internal hard drive 8 TB 7200 RPM 256 MB 3.5" Serial ATA to complete their comparison. On Compiral, all displayed prices are updated regularly and retailers are selected for their reliability and quality of customer service.

Western Digital: what this model offers

What buyers remember about the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III: consistent quality, intuitive use and a price that stays within market norms for this level of performance. The positioning of Western Digital on the Informatique segment ensures access to spare parts and a structured after-sales service, which matters greatly in the long run. A solid choice in 2026, whether for a new purchase or to replace a failing device. Also discover the Western Digital My Passport external hard drive 1 TB 2.5" 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black from the same brand for a second level of comparison.

The strengths that really make a difference

What truly differentiates the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III from other products in the Informatique category comes down to a few concrete points: the build quality typical of Western Digital, its availability from many retailers and accessible after-sales support. These criteria, often decisive for buyers, favour this model over alternatives on the market in 2026. Compare with the Western Digital Red Pro internal hard drive 8 TB 7200 RPM 256 MB 3.5" Serial ATA if you wish to explore other models from the brand.

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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 HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III

Is there a refurbished version of the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III?

Refurbished versions of the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III may be available from certain Compiral partner retailers. These refurbished products allow you to save between 20% and 40% compared to the new price while still benefiting from a warranty. Check availability in our offers table and review the warranty conditions offered by the retailer.

When do prices for the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III drop during the year?

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Is delivery free for the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III at all retailers?

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How do I return the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III if I am not satisfied?

You have a 14-day right of withdrawal for any online purchase, applicable to the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III regardless of the retailer. Precise return conditions vary by retailer: check their returns policy before buying. Statutory consumer rights protect you in the event of a defect discovered after delivery.

Is the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III worth its price in 2026?

In 2026, the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 internal hard drive 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III is listed from £758.99 at our partner retailers. This price is consistent with the positioning of Western Digital in the Informatique category. To judge whether this price is currently attractive, check the price history on our product page. Also compare the total price including delivery to avoid any surprises at checkout.

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