WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD

WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD

Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs

SKU: WD-GOLD-20TB | Part #: WD201KRYZ | MPN: WD201KRYZ

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About the WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD

The WD Gold 20TB (WD201KRYZ) combines a robust 256MB cache buffer with sustained performance optimized for demanding storage environments. Built on Western Digital's ePMR recording technology, this 3.5-inch enterprise drive delivers the capacity and reliability required for large-scale data centers, hyperscale backup infrastructure, and archival systems. With SATA 6Gb/s connectivity and 7200 RPM spindle speed, the WD Gold 20TB strikes the balance between throughput and power efficiency—consuming just 9.1W during active read/write operations and dropping to 1.0W in standby mode, making it ideal for environmentally conscious deployments.

Storage architects and IT procurement teams specify the WD Gold 20TB for mission-critical applications where uptime is non-negotiable. The drive's 2,500,000-hour MTBF and 600,000 load/unload cycles provide the durability needed in 24/7 NAS environments and large RAID arrays. Its 550TB/year workload rating accommodates continuous data ingestion and retrieval without accelerated wear, while dual-stage actuator technology and StableTrac motor stabilization ensure consistent performance even in high-vibration data center conditions. Operating across 0°C to 60°C, the WD Gold 20TB handles thermal variance found in both air-cooled and liquid-cooled installations.

At Omnixon Global, we stock the WD Gold 20TB for customers building next-generation storage solutions across the UAE and broader Middle East region. Whether you're architecting an enterprise backup matrix, scaling an on-premises data warehouse, or deploying redundant archival infrastructure, we deliver OEM-direct pricing and supply certainty for bulk orders. Contact our team to request a quotation for the WD201KRYZ and discuss volume discounts, logistics options, and integration support tailored to your storage roadmap.

Technical Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
CategoryEnterprise HDDs
SKUWD-GOLD-20TB
Part NumberWD201KRYZ
ConditionNew
Capacity20TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Speed7,200 RPM
Brand LineWD Gold
Manufacturer Part NumberWD201KRYZ
Form Factor3.5-inch
Capacity20TB
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Rotational Speed7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer)256MB
Recording TechnologyePMR (Energy-Assisted Perpendicular Magnetic Recording)
Sector Size512e
Workload Rate Rating550TB/year
MTBF2,500,000 hours
Load/Unload Cycles600,000
Operating Temperature0°C to 60°C
Power Consumption (Active, Read/Write)9.1W (typical)
Power Consumption (Standby)1.0W (typical)
Vibration CompensationDual-stage actuator; RAFF (Rotational Acceleration Feed Forward)
Stabilization TechnologyStableTrac (dual-plane motor shaft stabilization)
Operating Shock65G, 2ms
Non-Operating Shock250G, 2ms
Dimensions101.6mm x 147mm x 26.1mm
Weight780g (approximate)

Frequently Asked Questions about WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD

What does the WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD do?

the WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.

What are the headline specs of the WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD?

Key specifications for the WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD: new condition; capacity 20TB; interface SATA 6Gb/s; form factor 3.5 inch; read speed Up to 270 MB/s; write speed Up to 270 MB/s. Manufacturer part number WD201KRYZ. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.