WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: 0F38458 | Part #: 0F38458 | MPN: WUH721616AL
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About the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD
The WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD from Western Digital is enterprise-grade Enterprise HDDs hardware built for data centers. It features 16TB capacity, 3.5" form factor, SATA 6Gb/s interface, 7,200 RPM speed. The WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB is a high-capacity enterprise hard disk drive engineered for hyperscale data centers, cloud storage infrastructure, and demanding enterprise server environments. Built on Western Digital's HelioSeal technology, the drive is hermetically sealed and filled with helium, reducing internal air turbulence and enabling a higher platter count within a standard 3.5-inch form factor. The drive utilizes Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology, del Available in brand new condition. Western Digital enterprise hdds products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | 0F38458 |
| Part Number | 0F38458 |
| MPN | WUH721616AL |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0F38458 |
| Model Family | WD Ultrastar DC HC550 |
| Formatted Capacity | 16TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Sector Size | 512e (Advanced Format) |
| Cache (Buffer) | 512MB |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550TB/yr |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Power-On Hours | 8,760 hours/year (24×7 rated) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Operating Shock | 70G, 2ms, half-sine |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes (RV sensors) |
| Drive Encryption Options | SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) and non-SED variants available |
| Internal Gas Environment | Helium (HelioSeal) |
| Power Consumption (Active, Read/Write) | Approximately 6.2W |
| Weight | Approximately 650g |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 26.1mm × 101.6mm × 147mm |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD
What does the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD do?
At 16TB, the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD?
Key specifications for the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD: capacity 16TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; product name WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD; brand Western Digital; category Hard Drive; capacity 16TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number 0F38458. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Enterprise HDD uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5" form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.