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WD Gold WD181KRYZ - hard drive - 18 TB - SATA 6Gb/s
Hard drive
18 TB
internal
3.5"
SATA 6Gb/s
7200 rpm
buffer: 512 MB
Weight: 0.68 KG
- Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems and datacenters
- Vibration protection technology
- Take on tough workloads; up to 10 times the typical desktop rating
- Enhanced reliability you can trust
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Overview
The WD Gold is a highly reliable solution for demanding storage environments. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems and data centers, the WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD delivers the world-class performance you expect from Western Digital hard drives.
Main Specifications
- Product Description
- WD Gold WD181KRYZ - hard drive - 18 TB - SATA 6Gb/s
- Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Capacity
- 18 TB
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps
- Buffer Size
- 512 MB
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 rpm
- Features
- Vibration dampening, HelioSeal, 24x7 continuous operation, advanced format 512e, Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR), Triple State Actuator (TSA)
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm
- Weight
- 690 g
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5-year warranty
Associated Documents
Product Features
Proven reliability
Enhanced reliability with up to 2. 5M hours MTBF.
High workload
Take on workloads at up to 10 times the typical desktop rating.
Vibration protection
Vibration protection technology gives you peace of mind.
Specifications
General
- Buffer Size
- 512 MB
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
- Weight
- 690 g
- Width
- 101.6 mm
- Depth
- 147 mm
- Height
- 26.1 mm
- Capacity
- 18 TB
- Device Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Features
- Vibration dampening, HelioSeal, 24x7 continuous operation, advanced format 512e, Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR), Triple State Actuator (TSA)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 5 years
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- RoHS 2011/65/EU
Power
- Power Consumption
- 6.5 watt (active), 5.6 watt (idle)
Environmental Parameters
- Max Operating Temperature
- 60 °C
- Min Operating Temperature
- 5 °C
- Max Storage Temperature
- 70 °C
- Min Storage Temperature
- -40 °C
- Shock Tolerance (operating)
- 50 g @ 2 ms half-sine wave
- Shock Tolerance (non-operating)
- 250 g @ 2 ms half-sine wave
Performance
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 rpm
- Drive Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps (external)
- Internal Data Rate
- 269 MBps
- Average Latency
- 4.16 ms
Connections & Expansion
- Compatible Bay
- 3.5"
- Interfaces
- 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
Reliability
- 24x7 Operation
- Yes
- MTBF
- 2,500,000 hours



