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WD Gold WD242KRYZ - hard drive - Enterprise - 24 TB - SATA 6Gb/s
Hard drive
Enterprise
24 TB
internal
3.5"
SATA 6Gb/s
7200 rpm
buffer: 512 MB
Weight: 0.66 KG
- Storage capacity of 24 TB for extensive data management
- Data transfer rate of 600 MBps for efficient operations
- Designed with OptiNAND and ArmorCache Technology for enhanced performance
- Vibration-resistant construction for reliability in multi-drive environments
- Temperature tolerance ranging from -40°C to 70°C for versatile usage
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Overview
The WD Gold 24 TB internal hard drive is designed to meet the demands of enterprise environments, making it a reliable choice for data storage. With a robust capacity of 24 TB, it supports large-scale data applications. The drive operates at a spindle speed of 7200 rpm and offers a data transfer rate of 600 MBps, ensuring efficient data handling for high-performance tasks. Advanced technologies such as OptiNAND and ArmorCache enhance data integrity and speed, while the HelioSeal feature provides optimized performance in demanding conditions. Its vibration-resistant design ensures stability, even in multi-drive settings, making it suitable for various enterprise solutions. Operating within a temperature range of 5°C to 60°C, this hard drive is built to withstand challenging environments, including extreme temperature variations for storage from -40°C to 70°C. With a sound emission level of just 25 dBA, it ensures quiet operation in office spaces. Providing 512 MB of buffer size, along with advanced data management capabilities, the WD Gold hard drive delivers reliability and longevity, boasting a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2,500,000 hours. This hard drive supports your enterprise needs securely and efficiently.
Main Specifications
- Product Description
- WD Gold WD242KRYZ - hard drive - Enterprise - 24 TB - SATA 6Gb/s
- Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Capacity
- 24 TB
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps
- Buffer Size
- 512 MB
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 rpm
- Drive Class
- Enterprise
- Features
- Conventional magnetic recording (CMR), OptiNAND technology, HelioSeal, ArmorCache Technology, advanced format 512e, vibration-resistant
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm
- Weight
- 670 g
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5-year warranty
Associated Documents
Product Features
High capacity
With a generous capacity of 24 TB, this hard drive provides ample space for storing large amounts of data, catering to enterprise-level storage needs.
Efficient performance
The drive features a spindle speed of 7200 rpm and a data transfer rate of 600 MBps, ensuring swift access and retrieval of essential files.
Reliable technology
HelioSeal and ArmorCache technologies enhance both performance and data integrity, allowing for efficient data management under heavy workloads.
Robust construction
Built to handle vibrations and shocks, this hard drive is designed for durability, providing reliability even in demanding conditions.
Temperature resilience
The operating temperature range from 5°C to 60°C, combined with a storage temperature tolerance of -40°C to 70°C, ensures functionality across diverse environments.
Specifications
General
- Buffer Size
- 512 MB
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
- Weight
- 670 g
- Width
- 101.6 mm
- Depth
- 147 mm
- Height
- 26.1 mm
- Capacity
- 24 TB
- Device Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Features
- Conventional magnetic recording (CMR), OptiNAND technology, HelioSeal, ArmorCache Technology, advanced format 512e, vibration-resistant
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 5 years
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- BSMI, ICES-003, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB, TUV, UL, NMB-003
Power
- Power Consumption
- 6.7 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
- Sound Emission
- 25 dBA
- Shock Tolerance (operating)
- 40 g @ 2 ms half-sine wave
- Shock Tolerance (non-operating)
- 200 g @ 2 ms half-sine wave
Performance
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 rpm
- Drive Class
- Enterprise
- Drive Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps (external)
- Internal Data Rate
- 279 MBps
Reliability
- MTBF
- 2,500,000 hours
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required
- Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows
Connections & Expansion
- Compatible Bay
- 3.5"
- Interfaces
- 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s



